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“So far I have been speaking of theoretical science, which is an attempt to understand the world. Practical science, which is an attempt to change the world, has been important from the first, and has continually increased in importance, until it has almost ousted theoretical science from men's thoughts.”

Quote by Bertrand Russell

Book:History of Western Philosophy
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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

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Bertrand Russell
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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