Politics, Government & Power

Bertrand Russell

Philosopher · 1872–1970 · Logic, philosophy, scepticism, public ethics

Bertrand Russell is important to Truth By Reason because he joined logic, scepticism, anti-dogmatism and public moral concern.

Confucius

Ethical thinker · Traditionally 551–479 BCE · Ethics, moral cultivation, education, ritual, government and social relationships

Confucius was an ancient Chinese teacher and thinker whose teachings became foundational to Confucian ethics, education and political thought.

Mencius

Ethical thinker · Traditionally c. 372–289 BCE · Confucian ethics, human nature, moral psychology and political philosophy

Mencius was an influential Confucian philosopher who argued that human beings possess natural beginnings of compassion and moral virtue that require cultivation.