At 89, philosopher Bertrand Russell wrote a masterful response to a fascist leader seeking legitimacy

In 1962, Sir Oswald Mosley, leader of the British Union of Fascists, invited Nobel-winning philosopher Bertrand Russell to a debate. Mosley aimed to persuade Russell of fascism's merits.
Russell, who was 89 at the time, replied:

22 January 1962
Sir Oswald Mosley,5, Lowndes Court,Lowndes Square,London, S.W.1.

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