Philosopher, mathematician, and writer who spent most of his adult life in the Netherlands.
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René Descartes
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Bertrand Russell
Philosopher, logician, essayist, social critic and campaigner for peace. Bertrand Arthur William Russell was third Earl Russell. Born Ravenscroft, Trelleck, Monmouthshire. A bad start in life - his...
2 memorials
South Place Ethical Society / Conway Hall Ethical Society
Possibly the oldest surviving free thought organisation in the world, and the only remaining Ethical society in the UK. Originated as a religious group, allied to the Baptists. By 1793 they had the...
1 memorial
Edmund Burke
Economist, philosopher, author and statesman. Born in Dublin. MP 1766-94 with the Whig Party.
3 memorials
Thomas Burnet
Geological theorist. Published "Sacred Theory of the Earth".
1 memorial