Topic: Bertrand Russell

AFP Global Edition | 2009-10-12 09:00:26
<div><p>Mathematics theory hardly sounds like comic book material, but a pioneering Greek graphic novel on maths in early 20th century Europe has become an unlikely hit, grabbing best-seller spots at online bookshop Amazon.</p><p>"Logicomix: An Epic Search for Truth" tracks the battle of mathematical minds -- often against madness ...
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isnare | 2009-08-05 21:23:21

On July 9, 1955 in London, Albert Einstein and Bertrand Russell, along with many other world famous scientists and philosophers, issued a heartfelt plea to humankind. The Russell-Einstein Manifesto was Einstein's final public act before his death.<br><br>They were greatly concerned about "the perils that have arisen as a result of the development ...

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guardian.co.uk | 2008-10-30 16:15:44
<div><p>Michael Foot (centre) leads an anniversary march from Aldermaston to London.In 1958, the first Aldermaston march to ban the bomb gave birth to the British protest song. Fifty years on, <em>Michael Foot</em> remembers the march and the crucial part music played in rallying support.</p&gt ...
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guardian.co.uk | 2008-10-10 16:16:40
<div><p><em class="bold">Date: </em>26th December 1936, Princeton<em class="bold">Description:</em> Hand written letter from Albert Einstein to Adrien Wils, a member of the public who had written to him criticising his special theory of relativity<em class="bold">Guide price ...
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Bracket Yourself for March Madness

Wired | 2010-03-09 10:25:33

Wittgenstein's Ghost

Smithsonian | 2009-08-17 15:01:18

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