Monday, June 12, 2006

Guess the Philosopher

See if you can guess the philosopher from his description by his lover below?

I felt uplifted and flattered that this remarkable man should carry me up with him into worlds of thought that I had not dreamt of. And if only he had been just different in his person, I should probably have been entirely carried off my feet and have flown with him through worlds of thought and sense. But, to my shame, however much I was thrilled with the beauty and transcendence of his thoughts, I could hardly bear the lack of physical attraction, the lack of charm and gentleness and sympathy.

The answer is in the comment section.

2 Comments:

Blogger Daniel Hill said...

The answer is: Bertrand Russell.

10:12 pm  
Blogger Timothy Davis said...

Daniel,

Have you ever read Paul Johnston's Intellectuals

6:22 pm  

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