Little Happier: How the Gift of a Dollhouse Illustrates the Philosophy of Bertrand Russell

Little Happier: How the Gift of a Dollhouse Illustrates the Philosophy of Bertrand Russell

In giving the gift of a dollhouse, these loving grandparents illustrate a point argued by philosopher Bertrand Russsell: “To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness.”

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