Russell, Bertrand

Bertrand Russell was a renowned British philosopher, mathematician, and logician known for his work in mathematics, logic, and analytic philosophy. He helped develop modern symbolic logic and co-authored the groundbreaking work "Principia Mathematica," which aimed to ground all mathematics in logical principles. Russell also advocated for social justice, education, and pacifism, and was active politically. His ideas challenged traditional metaphysics and emphasized clarity in philosophical and mathematical reasoning. Overall, Russell's contributions fundamentally shaped 20th-century philosophy, logic, and scientific understanding.