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After the short but spirited passage of words recently evoked on the subject of Union speakers, the visit of Mr. Bertrand Russell arouses even more interest than this peculiar qualifications would in any case engender. It is true that Mr. Russell was in no way affected by the outcome of that argument; a former lecturer at the University, a philosopher of international reputation, a liberal and a gentleman, he was in every way entitled to the confidence and consideration which an invitation to the Union implies...
Long before the war, the name of Bertrand Russell was known to students of higher mathematics; his presentation of abstract conceptions, such as theories of matter received much deserved praise. And the gradual change of interest from the problems of abstract mathematics to the more specific, concrete problems of mankind and society is a natural one for a mind predisposed to service. Without a doubt the unusual power of Mr. Russell's per can be attributed is part of the rigorous and exacting nature of his former work; the intellect trained to think carefully and clearly in mathematics or science...
...special letter to the CRIMSON yesterday, Bertrand Russell announced that the subject for his lecture in the Union on Friday night of this week, will be "Freedom versus Authority in Education". The choice of the subject was left to Mr. Russell's discretion by the authorities of the Union...
...telegram was received by the CRIMSON yesterday noon from Bertrand Russell's manager, announcing that the former would accept the invitation of the Governing Board to speak at the Union. The management of the Union announced last night that the date had been set for the evening...
Yesterday the Union authorities announced that Bertrand Russell had not as yet definitely accepted the invitation to speak extended to him by the Governing Board over two weeks ago. Efforts by the CRIMSON to locate Mr. Russell by wire last night to obtain his replay to the invitation proved unsuccessful...