We stand with those in the Black Lives Matter movement. Black lives matter. In his July 9, 1938, "The Persecution of the Jews," Bertrand Russell memorably said, "[T]he oppression of a minority by a majority is no better, except numerically, than the oppression of a majority by a minority." The longstanding, and ongoing, oppression of … Continue reading Black Lives Matter: statement endorsed by the membership
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Call for Student Papers: David S. Goldman Student Essay Prize
The Bertrand Russell Society invites essay submissions for its David S. Goldman Student Paper Prize, which is awarded annually to the best essay in Russell studies submitted by a student (graduate or undergraduate). Essay submissions are due by March 5th, 2025. The Prize includes a free year of membership in the Society, plus registration, lodging, … Continue reading Call for Student Papers: David S. Goldman Student Essay Prize
CFP: 52nd Meeting of the Bertrand Russell Society, May 16-18, 2025
The 52nd annual meeting of the Bertrand Russell Society will take place on May 16-18, 2025 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The meeting will be locally organized by Landon D. C. Elkind (Western Kentucky University) and is co-sponsored by the Western Kentucky University Department of Political Science and Philosophy Club. Information about travel arrangements and logistics … Continue reading CFP: 52nd Meeting of the Bertrand Russell Society, May 16-18, 2025
CFP (due Aug. 1st, 2025): Bertrand Russell Society Group Sessions at APA Central Division’s 2025 Meeting
The Bertrand Russell Society calls for contributed papers for its APA Group Sessions. This is for a group session at the APA Central Division's 2025 Meeting. Information about this meeting can be found on the APA's website: https://www.apaonline.org/. The Central Division's 2025 Meeting will be held Thursday through Saturday on February 20-22 and February 27-March … Continue reading CFP (due Aug. 1st, 2025): Bertrand Russell Society Group Sessions at APA Central Division’s 2025 Meeting
The Principia Map and Table Site: a new digital resource for philosophers
Two Bertrand Russell Society members, Gregory Landini (U. Iowa) and Landon D. C. Elkind (Western Kentucky U.) collaborated with Matthew Butler (U. Iowa Digital Scholarship and Publishing Studio) to build a new digital resource, the Principia Map and Table Site (PM-MATS). Read more about the new website by clicking the link to a press release … Continue reading The Principia Map and Table Site: a new digital resource for philosophers
In Memoriam: David S. Goldman (Feb. 24, 1938-Feb. 3, 2024)
Members of the Bertrand Russell Society were saddened to learn that Dr. David S. Goldman, a practicing psychiatrist in New York City for 48 years, passed away on February 3rd, 2024. Born on February 24th, 1938, he was 85. His wife was Amy Beth Goldman (nee Ziegler). His family asks that contributions be made to … Continue reading In Memoriam: David S. Goldman (Feb. 24, 1938-Feb. 3, 2024)
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