Which famous atheist is this quote about and who wrote it?
Written by admin on September 30, 2008 – 3:46 pm -“Christians were mocked for imagining that man is important in the vast scheme of the universe, even the high point of all creation—yet my father thought man and his preservation the most important thing in the world, and he lived in hopes of a better life to come”
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Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), a British mathematician and philosopher, was applauded as one of the world’s profound thinkers. In 1959 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature on the basis that he was “a defender of humanity and freedom of thought.” He authored more than 40 books covering such subjects as philosophy, education, sex, and morality.
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By yogwhatup2000 on Nov 23, 2006 | Reply
And yes….
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), a British mathematician and philosopher, was applauded as one of the world’s profound thinkers. In 1959 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature on the basis that he was “a defender of humanity and freedom of thought.” He authored more than 40 books covering such subjects as philosophy, education, sex, and morality.
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By So you say on Nov 23, 2006 | Reply
I don't know
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By tonalc1 on Nov 23, 2006 | Reply
Katherine Tait, Bertrand Russell's daughter.
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By dngnbrn on Nov 23, 2006 | Reply
Katherine tait in the book called "An Aethists daughter" about her ftaher , Bertrand Russell
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By doni on Nov 23, 2006 | Reply
I am anxious to find out. The only athiest I remember is Madlyn Murry O"Hare who got prayer out of school.. She then cheated and she and her family stole money and were discovered burried in the desert. Wonder if she changed her mind at the last moment. Doni
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By JAT on Nov 23, 2006 | Reply
It is in the nature of relations that children often misinterpret their parents – trust me on this one. The young Ms. Russell lacked her father's intellectual acuity. In any case, if you're trying to make a case against Russell senior's "godless" ways, then you've chosen a dangerous logic. After all, why should we accept her conjectures? A careful reading of "My Father – Bertrand Russell" reveals that, aside from exploiting the name, these statements are more wishful thinking and a complete misunderstanding of Bertrand's moral point of view.
But let's go one further. Let's assume that Ms. Tait was indeed a worthy and respected exponent of theism. If I then cited her father's atheistic views, would you or anyone call into question HER beliefs? In short, what makes you think his daughter's speculations affect how we view his considerable legacy?
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By angeltress on Nov 23, 2006 | Reply
I dunno, but I do find it interesting. I'd like to know more about these people….
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