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Principia Mathematica
Three volumes created as a collaberation with Alfred N. Whitehead. Upholds logicism and attempts to build a system for all mathematics. Some of the first views of logical atomism are revealed in the introduction for the first edition. Was never completed due to Kurt Godel proving their idea was flawed because no logical system can exist that is able to prove all mathematical truths. Russell, Bertrand (1903). The Principles of Mathematics. Cambridge, England: Allen & Unwin. -
Logical Atomism
A metaphysical view inspired by logical analysis. Introduced in a series of lectures to use for identifying a distinctive combination of metaphysical and logical doctrines. Russell made use of logic as an analytical tool from the start of his philosohical career and early on adopted a metaphysics that can be called "atomism" in opposition to "monism". Russell, Bertrand (1918). The Philosophy of Logical Atomism. In ¸ Iterussell1986. Open Court. pp. 193-210 -
The Nature of Existence
McTaggart was on a path of determining the nature of Absolute however, he passed before he could finish. Russell found ways of carrying out the search that were different than McTaggarts. He embraced pluralism like McTaggart, but also rejected relations like Bradley. "If a thing is simple, it is unthinkable, since every object of thought can only be thought by means of some complexity"- Russell. McTaggart, John McTaggart Ellis (1900). The Nature of Existence. Cambridge University Press. -
Russell's Bestseller
"History of Western Philosophy" was written by Russell based off his time as a professor at Philadelphia's Barnes Foundation. https://youtu.be/c0fK0ZuAcbU Russell, Bertrand (1946). History of Western Philosophy. Routledge. -
Winning the Nobel Prize
Won the prestigious award for Literature, in recognition of his struggle for social justiice and freedom of thought. His acceptance speech and be listened to by copying and pasting this link:
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Interview with Bertrand Russell
Here is an interview by Romney Wheeler with Russell after he won the Nobel Prize, and prior to his 80th birthday. He calls the conversation "80 years of changing beliefs and unchanging hopes". https://youtu.be/xL_sMXfzzyA