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'''Bertrand William Russell''' (18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970) was a British philosopher, logician, and mathematician, working mostly in the 20th century.  A prolific writer, Russell was a strong advocate of the creative and rational life, and he spoke passionately about his many controversial positions, including [[atheism]].
'''Bertrand William Russell''' (18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970) was a British philosopher, [[logic]]ian, and mathematician, working mostly in the 20th century.  A prolific writer, Russell was a strong advocate of the creative and [[rational]] life, and he spoke passionately about his many controversial positions, including [[atheism]].


Russell's views on religion can be found in his popular book, ''[[Why I Am Not a Christian]] and Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects''.
Russell's views on [[religion]] can be found in his popular book, ''[[Why I Am Not a Christian]] and Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects''.


== External Links ==
== External links ==
 
* [http://www.users.drew.edu/~jlenz/brs.html The Bertrand Russell Society]
[http://www.users.drew.edu/~jlenz/brs.html The Bertrand Russell Society]
* [http://www.infidels.org/library/historical/bertrand_russell/ Archive of some of Russell's atheistic/skeptical writings]
 
[http://www.infidels.org/library/historical/bertrand_russell/ Archive of some of Russell's atheistic/skeptical writings]


[[Category:Atheists|Russell, Bertrand]]
[[Category:Atheists|Russell, Bertrand]]

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Bertrand William Russell (18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970) was a British philosopher, logician, and mathematician, working mostly in the 20th century. A prolific writer, Russell was a strong advocate of the creative and rational life, and he spoke passionately about his many controversial positions, including atheism.

Russell's views on religion can be found in his popular book, Why I Am Not a Christian and Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects.

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