“Education, and the life of the mind generally, is a matter in which individual initiative is the chief thing needed; the function of the state should begin and end with insistence on some kind of education, and, if possible, a kind which promotes mental individualism, not a kind which happens to conform to the prejudices of government officials.”
Quote by Bertrand Russell
Work
Pacifism and Revolution, 1916-18
Pacifism and Revolution, 1916-18 delves into the historical context of pacifist ideologies and their relationship with revolutionary actions during a pivotal era. The book examines the various perspectives and actions taken by pacifists amidst the turmoil of the time. 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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