“It will be said that the joy of mental adventure must be rare, that there are few who can appreciate it, and that ordinary education can take no account of so aristocratic a good. I do not believe this. The joy of mental adventure is far commoner in the young than in grown men and women. ...It is rare in later life because everything is done to kill it during education.”
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Work
Why Men Fight: A Method of Abolishing the International Duel
This book delves into the root causes of international conflict, examining the psychological and social dynamics that contribute to the perpetuation of war. It proposes a method for achieving peace and ending the cycle of international dueling, providing a thought-provoking analysis of the complexities involved in global relations. 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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