As mentioned before, the Bertrand Russell Society's annual meeting this 20th June 2020 will be online and free to the public. Our revised format will be to post either the full papers or presentations, e.g., slides or pre-recorded talks. Our actual meeting time will be largely dedicated to panel discussions. The schedule of 2020 annual … Continue reading 2020 online annual meeting: papers now available!
Author: Landon D. C. Elkind
Western Kentucky University's resident Logical Atomist and Assistant Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Political Science.
Happy 148th, Bertrand Russell!
Bertrand Russell was born on 18th May 1872. So today is the 148th year since his birthday. Happy birthday to Lord Russell! To mark the occasion, see this excellent recollection of John Amberley on the occasion of Russell's birth (quoted from The Amberley Papers, and thanks to Spokesman Books for first posting the passage today): … Continue reading Happy 148th, Bertrand Russell!
BRS 2020 online meeting: free and open to the public!
All members of the society are invited to attend and to participate in the Bertrand Russell Society's annual meeting this 20th June 2020. Given the unique opportunity posed by holding an online meeting, which brings our costs practically to $0, all members of the public are also invited to attend. Participating in the meeting is … Continue reading BRS 2020 online meeting: free and open to the public!
Bulletin No. 161 now online
Russellians will be pleased to hear that Issue #161 of our Bulletin is now available for download on our Bulletin Series page! The table of contents is given below. Michael D. Stevenson, “From the Editor’s Desk”Ray Perkins, Jr., “In Memoriam: Jack Clontz”Andrew G. Bone, “Letters and Pictures from Russell’s Australian Lecture Tour”William Bruneau, “Russell’s Letters: … Continue reading Bulletin No. 161 now online
Reading Russell despite COVID19
All of us have had to make sacrifices to prevent the rapid spread of the COVID19 virus. Our efforts to fight a global pandemic just go to show how Russell's value of universal love towards humanity is more relevant than ever. In these difficult times, it is helpful to do as Russell said, "Remember your … Continue reading Reading Russell despite COVID19
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