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(Edit conflict) Add sentence about "better Red than dead." Remove unsourced opinion about his accomplishments being exaggerated; might be true but let's have a source
Russell failed in his effort. In fact, [[Kurt Godel]] proved in 1931 that what Russell attempted to do is mathematically impossible.
Russell failed in his effort. In fact, [[Kurt Godel]] proved in 1931 that what Russell attempted to do is mathematically impossible.
A member of British nobility with the title of "Earl", Russell remained a hero to those on the political left, particularly in the English-speaking world, throughout his life. But, as often is the case, Russell's supporters exaggerated his achievements.
A member of British nobility with the title of "Earl", Russell remained a hero to those on the political left, particularly in the English-speaking world, throughout his life.
Russell's politics were left-wing. During the Cold War he advocated nuclear disarmament, provoking controversy with the phrase "better Red than dead."