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Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Russell, Influential Thinker and Anarchist

Bertrand Arthur William Russell was born on 18 May 1872 in Trellech, Monmouthshire, into the British aristocracy. His work is considered fundamental in the development of logic, mathematics, and analytic philosophy.

Throughout his life, Russell played a profound role in numerous social and political movements including education reform and anti-war activism. His writings on government, society and individual liberty have deep roots in anarchistic ideas. Despite facing several jail times due to his beliefs, his ideas had a strong influence in shaping the modern conception of Anarchy, particularly 'Philosophical Anarchism'.

Through his passion for educational reform, he also established an experimental school, espousing his conviction that learning should be enjoyable rather than a burden. Russell's remarkable contribution to the array of disciplines forever changed the way we approach philosophy, education reform and peaceful resistance — making a profound impact on modern Anarchism.


Date of Birth: 18 May 1872

Date of Death: 2 February 1970

Country of Birth: United Kingdom

Political Ideas: Pacifism, Education Reform

Quotes Available: 7



Quotes by Bertrand Russell

I dislike communism because it is undemocratic, and capitalism because it favors exploitation.
I do not myself feel that any person who is really profoundly humane can believe in everlasting punishment.
Advocates of capitalism are very apt to appeal to the sacred principles of liberty, which are embodied in one maxim: The fortunate must not be restrained in the exercise of tyranny over the unfortunate.
People seem good while they are oppressed, but they only wish to become oppressors in their turn: life is nothing but a competition to be the criminal rather than the victim.
The infliction of cruelty with a good conscience is a delight to moralists. That is why they invented Hell.
Nine-tenths of the activities of modern government are harmful; therefore the worse they are performed, the better.
Patriotism: a willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.


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