Bertrand russell

Bertrand Russell Born: May 18, 1872, Died: February 2, 1970

  • Russell uses the term Logical Atomism to describe his philosophical approach

    Logical Atomism- Bertrand Russell explained that everything exists either as objects with specific physical attributes or as objects in relation to other objects.
  • Russell published Our Knowledge of the External World as a Field for Scientific Method in Philosophy in 1915

    In 1915 Russell published Our Knowledge of the External World as a Field for Scientific Method in Philosophy. The work included chapters on Logic in Philosophy, Physics and the External World, Infinity, Continuity, and Causal theory.
  • Russell published The ABC of Atoms in 1923

    In 1923 Russell published a book called The ABC of Atoms. The work explained the basic structure of atoms, quantum theory, radio-activity, wave theory of light, and relativity. The work was not unique but, thorough and easily understood.
  • Russell Published The Impact of Science on Society in 1959

    In The Impact of Science on Society, Bertrand Russell explained the importance of observation when engaging in scientific inquiry; that the purpose of science was to know and to act; and that the use of scientific inquiry to gain militaristic advantage dated as far back as Ancient Greece.
  • Bertrand Russell Discusses Philosophy