"Bertrand Russell at Bryn Mawr"

We begin with conversation and a light supper (donation: $10.00). When the discussion lags, about 6:30 to 6:45, William Dunham, Research Associate at Bryn Mawr College and Professor Emeritus at Muhlenberg College will speak on:

Bertrand Russell at Bryn Mawr

Bertrand Russell – philosopher, mathematician, social critic, atheist, Fellow of the Royal Society, and Nobel Laureate – had strong connections to Bryn Mawr College. He visited campus in 1896, 1914, and 1943 – 44. These visits brought him scholarly recognition, many friends, two books, one wife, and (what else would we expect from Lord Russell?) more than a little controversy.

It all makes for a rip-roaring tale. Drawing on letters by and about Russell and articles from contemporary publications, we give a sense of the long and deep bond between Bertrand Russell and Bryn Mawr.

Directions:

Villanova University is located on route 30, Lancaster Avenue, just east of I-476. If you drive to the meeting, enter Villanova by the main gate on Ithan Avenue. By order of the Parking Office, all parking is now in the Saint Augustine Center lot, newly refurbished to a multistory structure. You will need to display a parking pass, which is attached to this email. [PARKING PASS TO BE SENT WITH NEXT NOTIFICATION.]You can get in touch with me (Alan Gluchoff) at 610-905-1376 if you need help.

Public transportation: Take SEPTA's Paoli - Thorndale train to the Villanova station. If outbound from center city go down through the tunnel to the inbound side. From the inbound platform a few steps lead to the Mendel parking lot. Proceed as above to Saint Augustine 300.