“I cannot favour laws such as that of Idaho, which allows sterilization of 'mental defectives, epileptics, habitual criminals, moral degenerates, and sex perverts.' The last two categories here are very vague . . . The law of Idaho would have justified the sterilization of Socrates, Plato, Julius Caesar, and St. Paul.”
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Bertrand Russell's Best
Bertrand Russell's Best is a curated collection of writings that highlights the intellectual contributions of one of the 20th century's most prominent thinkers. The book includes a selection of Russell's essays, lectures, and philosophical treatises, offering readers a comprehensive overview of his ideas on logic, mathematics, philosophy, and social issues. This compilation serves as an introduction to the depth and breadth of Russell's intellectual legacy. more
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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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