“In our age, mankind collectively has given itself over to a degree of hubris surpassing everything known in former ages.”
Quote by Bertrand Russell
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Portraits From Memory and Other Essays
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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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