“Awareness of universals is called conceiving, and a universal of which we are aware is called a concept.”
Quote by Bertrand Russell
Work
Logical and Philosophical Papers, 1909-13
This volume compiles a series of scholarly works that delve into the realms of logic and philosophy, offering insights into the intellectual discourse of the early 20th century. more
Author
Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, mathematician, and logician born on May 18, 1872, and died on February 2, 1970. He is known for his contributions to logic and mathematics, particularly in the fields of mathematical logic and philosophical analysis. His works spanned a wide range of subjects, including ethics, political philosophy, history, and literary criticism. more
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