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Problems of Philosophy

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, learners respond to 30 multiple choice questions about Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Problems of Philosophy

For Students 9th - 12th
For this online interactive philosophy worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell.
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Bertrand Russell: In Praise of Idleness

For Students 9th - 10th
The lighter side of philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872-1970). Written in 1932, Russell proposes cutting the work day to four hours. Idleness, he argues brings out the best in mankind.
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Bertrand Russell Society: Bertrand Russell's Writings

For Students 9th - 10th
Lists several dozen links to hypertext versions of Russell's writings on the Internet. Most of these writings represent his social and metaphysical philosophy, not logic.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Bertrand Russell

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent article summarizing Bertrand Russell's thought. Includes chronology of major events in his life, but most of the article spends time on Russell's contributions in logic, analytic philosophy, and social criticism. Also includes...
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1950

For Students 9th - 10th
This website from the Nobel e-Museum provides information on the 1950 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Earl (Bertrand Arthur William) Russell (1872-1970 CE), an author who was honored for his "varied and significant writings...
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McMaster University

Mc Master University: The Bertrand Russell Archives

For Students 9th - 10th
The archives of Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)-- British philosopher, logician, essayist, and renowned peace advocate--are located at McMaster University. This is the home page for the collection, which features biographical information,...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Author: Bertrand Russell

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the author Bertrand Russell including a biography and the full text of the short story, "Why I Am Not A Christian".
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McMaster University

Mc Master University: Bertrand Russell: The Man/ Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
A chronology of the British philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872-1970).
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The Bertrand Russell Society: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage of the Russell Society with links to more photographs, his writings, and secondary sources available on the Internet.
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Stanford University

Stanford Ency. Of Philosophy: Logical Construction

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy discusses Bertrand Russell's notion of "logical construction" and its influence in the development of logical positivism. Mostly historical in orientation and is accessible to those...
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Russell's Paradox

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains briefly the history and significance of Russell's famous logical paradox. Includes links to other Russell-related websites. Uses a minimum of technical notation.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Phil.: Principia Mathematica

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy briefly explains the history and significance of the famous logical treatise by Whitehead and Russell. Lists the table of contents from each of its three volumes.
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McMaster University

The Bertrand Russel Archives: Quotations

For Students 9th - 10th
Selected quotes by Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), the British philosopher, logician, essayist, social critic, and pacifist. You will find a taste of his thinking on everything from relationships ("One should have a general attitude of...
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McMaster University

Mc Master University: The Bertrand Russell Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
This McMaster University site from features photos of the philosopher Betrand Russell (1872-1970), a poster from one of his failed political campaigns, a political cartoon drawn at the time of his imprisonment, and a delightful...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Why I Am Not a Christian" by Bertrand Russell

For Students 9th - 10th
The essay "Why I am not a Christian" was originally a speech given by Bertrand Russell in 1927. He explains his definition of Christianity and explains why he doubts the existence of Jesus. Read the full text on this site.
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Bertrand Russell: Imperialism the Belgian Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the role of King Leopold of Belgium in the colonization of the Belgian Congo and the extreme exploitation of the people living there in a vivid portrayal by Bertrand Russell.
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Anarchy Archives: Bertrand Russell Photographs

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographs and sketches of the Nobel Prize-winning philosopher.
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Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicacion Educativa

Red Escolar: Para Paradojas Las Matematicas

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish. Many of the great advances in mathematics have been due to attempts to solve paradoxes, have fun by reading more about paradoxes on this site.
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Bertrand Russell

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Bertrand Russell.
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Wikipedia: Agnosticism: Bertrand Russell

For Students 9th - 10th
Portrait of Bertrand Russell.