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Bertrand Russell, philosopher and author
Bertrand Russell, 3rd Earl Russell (1872-1970), British philosopher and author. Outline of his policies in an election leaflet as suffragist candidate in the Wimbledon By-Election, 1907. Date: 1907
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, Bertrand Russell, the renowned British philosopher and author, is seen holding an election leaflet as a suffragist candidate in the Wimbledon By-Election of 1907. Dressed in formal attire, Russell, the 3rd Earl Russell, exudes an air of intellectual intensity and political conviction. The year was 1907, an era of significant social and political change in the United Kingdom. The suffragist movement, which advocated for women's right to vote, was gaining momentum, and Russell, a strong supporter of women's suffrage, decided to run as a candidate in the Wimbledon By-Election to bring attention to the cause. Russell's election leaflet outlined his progressive policies, which included tax reform, land value taxation, old-age pensions, and women's suffrage. He believed that a fair tax system was essential for a just society, and advocated for a shift from property taxation to land value taxation. Russell also recognized the importance of providing for the elderly, and proposed the establishment of a national old-age pension system. However, Russell's political ambitions extended beyond this single election. He was a prolific writer and thinker, whose ideas on logic, mathematics, and philosophy would shape the intellectual landscape of the 20th century. Despite his political activism, Russell remained a committed academic, and continued to write and lecture on a wide range of topics throughout his long and distinguished career. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in Russell's life, as he stood as a candidate in the Wimbledon By-Election, advocating for progressive policies and women's suffrage. It is a reminder of the enduring power of ideas and the importance of political activism in shaping the world around us.
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