“To a modern mind, it is difficult to feel enthusiastic about a virtuous life if nothing is going to be achieved by it.”
Quote by Bertrand Russell
Work
History of Western Philosophy
This book provides an extensive examination of the evolution of Western philosophy, covering a wide range of philosophical schools, ideas, and figures from ancient Greece to the modern era. 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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