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Quote from Bertrand Russell,


"Man has existed for about a million years. He has possessed writing for about 6,000 years, agriculture somewhat longer, but perhaps not much longer. Science, as a dominant factor in determining the belief of educated men, has existed for about 300 years; as a source of economic technique, for about 150 years. In this brief period it has proved itself an incredibly powerful revolutionary force. When we consider how recently it has risen to power, we find ourselves forced to believe that we are at the very beginning of its work in transforming human life."


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Bertrand Russell (more quotes by Bertrand Russell or books by/about Bertrand Russell)


[Bertrand Arthur William Russell] (1872-1970) Philosopher, educator

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Economics, History, Learning, Power, Science

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