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Hacking the mid of the founding father of critical thinking, Bertrand Russell who never coined the phrase critical thinking. Stop blaming professors and teachers corrupt politicians , the fallacy of the blame of all tragedy in a country to the system of education!!!
Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell (1872–1970), was a British philosopher, logician, and social reformer. His contributions to logic, epistemology, and the philosophy of mathematics established him as one of the foremost philosophers of the 20th century. Russell was a founding figure in the analytic movement in Anglo-American philosophy. Beyond academia, he was known for his advocacy for peace and his popular writings on social, political, and moral subjects1. His work on the foundations of mathematics, logic, and epistemology set English philosophy in a new direction, bringing it closer to science. Russell’s influence extended to various areas of analytic philosophy, making him a key figure in shaping the discipline2. His legacy as a critical thinker and philosopher endures, and his impact on the field remains significant. 🌟 Bertrand Russell made significant contributions to various areas of philosophy. Here are some of his key ideas: Logical Atomism: Russell proposed that the world consists of atomic facts, which can be analyzed into simple constituents. These constituents are logical atoms, and our knowledge of the world is built upon these basic elements. Theory of Descriptions: Russell’s theory of descriptions addresses the meaning of definite descriptions (such as “the present king of France”). He argued that such descriptions do not necessarily refer to existing objects but serve as a way to express properties or conditions. Mathematical Logic: Russell collaborated with Alfred North Whitehead on “Principia Mathematica,” a monumental work aiming to derive all of mathematics from logical principles. Their work laid the foundation for modern mathematical logic. Paradox of Set Theory: Russell’s paradox exposed a flaw in naive set theory. It arises when considering sets that do not contain themselves (e.g., the set of all sets that do not contain themselves). This led to developments in axiomatic set theory. Theory of Knowledge: Russell explored epistemology, emphasizing the importance of empirical evidence and skepticism toward metaphysical claims. His work influenced later philosophers like Ludwig Wittgenstein. Social and Political Views: Russell was an advocate for pacifism, civil liberties, and social justice. He criticized war, authoritarianism, and dogmatism. His writings on ethics and politics remain influential. Human Flourishing: Russell believed in promoting individual freedom, education, and critical thinking. He saw philosophy as a tool for improving human lives and society. Remember that this is just a brief overview, and Russell’s ideas are rich and multifaceted. If you’d like more details on any specific topic, feel free to ask! 😊📚 , Bertrand Russell engaged in several famous debates during his lifetime. Here are a few notable ones: Debate with Ludwig Wittgenstein: Russell was Wittgenstein’s teacher and mentor. Their interactions significantly influenced Wittgenstein’s philosophical development. Their debates centered around topics like language, meaning, and the limits of philosophy. Debate with Frederick Copleston: In 1948, Russell debated the existence of God with Jesuit priest and philosopher Frederick Copleston on BBC Radio. The discussion revolved around the cosmological argument and the nature of causality. Debate with Albert Einstein: Russell and Einstein had differing views on pacifism and nuclear disarmament. They exchanged letters and engaged in public discussions about the role of scientists in promoting peace during the Cold War. Debate with Georg Cantor: Although not a direct debate, Russell’s work on set theory intersected with Cantor’s ideas. Russell’s paradox emerged from his exploration of set theory, leading to significant developments in the foundations of mathematics. These debates contributed to Russell’s reputation as an influential thinker and showcased his ability to engage in rigorous intellectual discussions. 🗣️🌟
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Almost five decades after his death, there is still ample reason to pay attention to the life and legacy of Bertrand Russell. This is true not only because of his role as one of the founders of analytic philosophy, but also because of his important place in twentieth-century history as an educator, public intellectual, critic of organized religion, humanist, and peace activist. The papers in this anthology explore Russell’s life and legacy from a wide variety of perspectives. This is altogether fitting, given the many-sided nature of Russell, his life, and his work. The first section of the book considers Russell the man, and draws lessons from Russell’s complicated personal life. The second examines Russell the philosopher, and the philosophical world within which his work was embedded. The third scrutinizes Russell the atheist and critic of organized religion, inquiring which parts of his critical stance are worth emulating today. The final section revisits Russell the political a...
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A discussion of Bertrand Russell and the psychological facts that may have influenced his philosophical positons
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"MORAL ISSUES IN BERTRAND RUSSELL'S ESSAYS"(1872-1970) turned out to be the torch bearer in the twentieth century. Russell did not think there should be separate methods for philosophy. He thought philosophers should strive to answer the most general of propositions about the world and this would help eliminate confusions. In particular, he wanted to end what he saw as the excesses of metaphysics. His influence remains strong in the distinction between two ways in which we can be familiar with objects: knowledge by acquaintance and knowledge by description. Russell was a believer in the scientific method, that science reaches only tentative answers, that scientific progress is piecemeal, and attempts to find organic unities were largely futile. He believed the same was true of philosophy. Russell held that the ultimate objective of both science and philosophy was to understand reality, not simply to make predictions. Moral Issues is one of the coinages of Bertrand Russell which gained great currency in our time. It is a fact that Moral Issues is much older than the label given to it by Bertrand Russell. As a philosophy comprising thoughts and reflections of the creative writer on his own art, it may be traced all the way through the Renaissance and even before to our times. Alfred North Whitehead, his teacher, colleague and in due course collaborator had recommended his scholarship. His many friends, such as the Trevelyan brothers and G. E. Moore, whose philosophy eventually influenced him profoundly. Here, it was that he heard Moore read a paper which began, 'In the beginning was matter, and matter begat the devil and the devil begat God'. 'The paper ended with the death first of God and then of the devil, leaving matter alone as in the beginning' (Autobiography) that influenced Russell the most. Bertrand Russell's dissent and doubt were to extend much further. He inherited a fearless individualism, and the texts which his grandmother inscribed in the fly-leaf of his Bible affected him profoundly: 'Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil' was precisely observed and 'Be strong, and of good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed, for the Lord Thy God is with Thee where so ever thou goest' was followed in what Russell saw as the cause of humanity rather than the Lord. Along with Moore, Russell then believed that moral facts were objective, but known only through intuition; that they were simple properties of objects, not equivalent (e.g., pleasure is good) to the natural objects to which they are often ascribed and that these simple, undefinable moral properties cannot be analysed using the non-moral properties with which they are associated. In time, however, he came to agree with his philosophical hero, David Hume, who
Russell gave a restrictive, technical definition of philosophy early in his career, but he belied this over the next 50 years with his voluminous writings on human nature, war and peace, the good life, the best society, and the future of the world. We should study these seriously to understand him.
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