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“Russell's books should be bound in two colours, those dealing with mathematical logic in red - and all students of philosophy should read them; those dealing with ethics and politics in blue - and no one should be allowed to read them.” quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein
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“Russell's books should be bound in two colours, those dealing with mathematical logic in red - and all students of philosophy should read them; those dealing with ethics and politics in blue - and no one should be allowed to read them.”

Ludwig Wittgenstein

About This Quote

Source Essay: Remarks on Philosophy, 1950s

Suggests categorizing books by color to guide readers, but warns against restricting access.

In simple terms: Color-coded books for topics.

Key Takeaway

Use visual cues for learning.

Themes

education categorization access

Mood

reflective critical

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • library organization
  • curriculum design
  • study habits

Key Concepts

philosophy logic ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should knowledge be compartmentalized?
  • How does color coding affect perception?
A Different Perspective

Restricting reading limits intellectual freedom.

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