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Birth
Bertrand Russell is born in Wales -
Cambridge University
Russell started at Cambridge University studying Mathematics and Mathematical Physics -
Marriage
Russell marries Alys Smith after falling in love -
Russells Paradox
Russell first introduces his Paradox that he found after reading Grundlagen der Mathematik by David Hilbert and Paul Bernays. He gets a response concerning his critique in a short period of time. The Paradox illistrates a point that is often described in terms of a Barber Scenario. If a barber in a town cuts all mens who shaves all men who don't shave them selves, then who would shave the barber? Hilbert, D., and P. Bernays. Grundlagen Der Mathematik. Springer, 1968. -
Divorce and Remarriage
After a Divorce with his first wife, he remarries Dora Black -
Appointment Cancelled
He had an appointment to the College of New York but is revoked because of pending protests against him and his morals. His support on the war on Germany grew even stronger as well. Later on in this year he releases his book, "Inquiry into Meaning and Truth" It examines our relationship between the world and our ability of communicating knowledge contextually. Russell, Bertrand. An Inquiry into Meaning and Truth. Taylor and Francis, 2013. -
Order of Merit
Along with Albert Einstein, he is awarded the order of merit which serves as an honor of distinguished service in a specific field, whether that be military, science, etc. -
Nobel Prize
He was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature. -
Death
Russell died in 1970 at the old age of 97. He lived a long life full of great contributions to society.
