I really must read Emily’s book! Relatedly, what’s good to read on Russell and his (baleful?) influence?
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You could go straight to the horse’s mouth and read his History of Western Philosophy. I did aged 19 and in a way it was very useful, as the course was so boneheadedly ahistorical that any kind of historical perspective was a help.
aug 25, 2025, 9:58 pm • 2 0 • view
I’m sure there are other good books on his influence but I’m not the man to ask. @nigelwarburton.bsky.social may have ideas?
aug 25, 2025, 9:59 pm • 1 0 • view
For his influence at a human level - good and bad - My Father Bertrand Russell by Katherine Tait (his daughter) is fascinating
aug 25, 2025, 10:20 pm • 5 0 • view
Oh thank you! My parents were friends with his second wife Dora, but if there was any talk of him I don’t remember it
aug 26, 2025, 9:26 am • 2 0 • view
Katharine Tait’s book is very well-written and balanced
aug 26, 2025, 10:52 am • 2 0 • view
Thanks for the suggestion @nigelwarburton.bsky.social I will look that out myself as well. @mathewlyons.bsky.social We can compare notes after reading it. ;)
aug 27, 2025, 8:44 am • 1 0 • view
Well stated. :)
aug 28, 2025, 9:42 pm • 1 0 • view