@Trevor C,
There can be some strong discussions about ideas and theories here on this board, since most of us think ideas and theories are important, but as we all are inquiring about the same things and like Socrates profess our ignorance, we value any considered perspective presented in a tolerant way.
Russell is always a fascinating figure. His Principia Mathematica is a major achievement, but he is also interesting as an example of a philosopher being engaged in the world. Like Sartre, he was active politically, and unlike Sartre, he was perhaps the more correct in his assessments of the problems in the world.
Welcome to the forum!
Regards,
John