Bertrand Russell
This goo was worth a point in June 2025.
publication date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 (part of June 2025)
category: 
Philosophy
clue: In his nearly century-long life, this British thinker found it quite logical to oppose war, even going to prison for his outspoken opposition to World War I.
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky
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