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Bertrand Russell

  • Birth

    Born in Trellech, United Kingdom to John and Katharine Russell the Viscount and Viscountess of Amberley.
  • Principles of Mathematics

    Principles of Mathematics
    Bertrand introduced his "Theory of Types", which proposed an relationship between logic and mathematics.
  • On Denoting

    Russell's argument on "Denoting Phrases". His argument describes that there are things with which we have direct personal experience through information gathering and things which we have been described to us by others. His argument reflects upon that information and how it's applied.
  • Principia Mathematica (1910-1913)

    Principia Mathematica (1910-1913)
    Bertrand Russell wrote his influential and rigorous three volume series on logic and mathematics.
  • Our Knowledge of the External World as a Field for Scientific Method in Philosophy

    Bertrand Russell's work on how logical-analytic philosophy can be used to obtain scientific objectivity. It describes the uses, methods, and limits of this technique.
  • The Scientific Outlook

    Russell wrote his book on the understanding of scientific knowledge and how it affects the lives of people.
  • Interview: Bertrand Russell on Philosophy (1960)

  • Death

    Bertrand Russell died February 02, 1970 in Wales at age 97.