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Bertrand Russell
Lord Russell discusses with John Freeman his experiences, his achievements, and his unfulfilled ambitions. (1959)
"The last survivor of a dead epoch" - this is how the distinguished philosopher Bertrand Russell describes himself. Now in his 87th year, he has used his long life to challenge the accepted ideas and conventional attitudes of the day.
Lord Russell discusses with John Freeman his experiences, his achievements, and his unfulfilled ambitions. (1959)
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Sun 13 Nov 198820:05
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Mathematics and religious experiences
Duration: 00:44
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This programme is part of Talk - a collection of interviews with some of the most influential figures of the 20th century.
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Wed 4 Mar 195921:15BBC Television Service- Sun 13 Nov 198820:05
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