Unit_6_Knowledge and Wisdom英文资料.pptVIP

Tang Xiaoyun Unit Six Knowledge and Wisdom (abridged) --- Bertrand Russell About the author Bertrand Russell(1872-1970), British philosopher and mathematician, was one of the outstanding figures of 20th century British philosophy, and was especially important for his work in mathematical logic and notable for his support of humanitarian causes. His major works include Principia Mathematica, 3 vols. (1910-1913), written with A.N. Whitehead, and A History of Western Philosophy (1945). Russell was twice imprisoned for activities associated with his advocacy of pacifism(1918), and awarded the Nob