Chapter 1, Problem 30RCQ

The great philosopher and mathematician Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) wrote about ideas in the early part of his life that he rejected in the latter part of his life. Discuss with your classmates whether you see this as a sign of weakness or as a sign of strength in Bertrand Russell. (Do you speculate that your present ideas about the world around you will change as you learn and experience more, or do you speculate that further knowledge and experience will solidify your present understanding?)