Russell on the Point of Philosophy
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Russell was biking to Winchester, but had gotten lost. He stopped in a small village shop and asked the clerk if he knew the shortest way to Winchester. The clerk then called to a man in a backroom that Russell couldn’t see.
Clerk: “The Gentleman wants to know the shortest way to Winchester”.
Voice in backroom: “Winchester?”
Clerk: “Aye”
Voice in back room: “Way to Winchester?”
Clerk: “Aye”
Voice in backroom: “Shortest way?”
Clerk: “Aye”
Voice in backroom: “Don’t know!”
Russell: “So I had to go on my way without an answer”.
This is great! I share Russell’s sentiment, and believe these concerns still apply, especially to contemporary political philosophy.
Cheers,
Colin
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