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.
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The answer is: Bertrand Russell.
Daniel,
Have you ever read Paul Johnston's Intellectuals
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