BRACERS Record Detail for 124296
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Hiram J. McLendon quotes part of BR's letter to him in his (McLendon's) typescript, "The Philosopher among Philosophers", RA1 710.052829, pp. 26-7: "I had written him, as I often have, about points in his philosophy, also, on this occasion, about techniques for handling a graduate seminar I was conducting at Berkeley, and had expressed the hope of returning to London, where he then was still living, to visit with him again, and had inquired about Wittgenstein's abrupt retirement. In response after replying to points of inquiry and advising me on seminar procedures, and welcoming my proposed return visit, he then abruptly said …"
BR TO HIRAM J. MCLENDON, 8 MAR. 1948
BRACERS 124296. PD. McMaster
Proofread by K. Blackwell
<…> 1 It is true that Wittgenstein has retired, in order to have leisure to write a book. His successor has not been appointed, and I have heard nothing as to who is probable. His retirement has nothing to do with the evening’s battle over Popper.
I have done no philosophical work lately, having become engrossed in broadcasting and international politics. I visit capitals and talk against Russia. You are not likely to see London again; it may cease to exist any day now.
Best wishes from us both to you both.
Yours very sincerely,
Bertrand Russell
- 1[document] McLendon quotes part of a letter from BR to him in his typescript, “The Philosopher among Philosophers”, RA1 710.052829, pp. 26-7.
