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Bertrand Russell
Advancing mathematical logic and campaigning against war and nuclear weapons.
Principia Mathematica · The Problems of Philosophy
- Born
- 18 May 1872
- Birthplace
- Trellech, Wales
- Died
- 2 February 1970
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Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher whose work ranged from mathematical foundations to accessible essays on society. He combined technical inquiry with a long, often controversial public life.
Early life
Aristocratic childhood
Was raised largely by his grandparents after losing his parents.
Cambridge studies
Studied mathematics and philosophy at Trinity College.
Career
- 1890s–1910s
Logic research
Investigated mathematical foundations with Alfred North Whitehead.
- 1910s–1940s
Teaching and authorship
Lectured internationally and wrote for broad audiences.
- 1950s–1960s
Peace campaigns
Became a prominent organiser against nuclear weapons.
Selected work
Principia Mathematica
Co-authored an attempt to derive mathematics from logic.
The Problems of Philosophy
Introduced philosophical questions to general readers.
A History of Western Philosophy
Surveyed philosophy within its historical setting.
Beyond work
Imprisonment
Was jailed for anti-war activity in 1918 and civil disobedience in 1961.
Literary recognition
Received the 1950 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Sources & photo credit
Biography ↗Life and work ↗Photo: Bassano Ltd. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
