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There is much pleasure to be gained from useless knowledge – Bertrand Russell

„There is much pleasure to be gained from useless knowledge.“

Bertrand RussellBertrand Russell shows how even useless knowledge can bring pleasure and joy.
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Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, mathematician, and social critic known for his work in logic and analytic philosophy.

This quote emphasizes that seemingly useless knowledge can provide joy.


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Quote by Bertrand Russell about the pleasure of useless knowledge

Bertrand Arthur William Russell (1872–1970) was a prominent British philosopher, mathematician, and social critic. He made foundational contributions to logic, philosophy of mathematics, and analytic philosophy and was active in peace movements and critical political thought.

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