Cheryl Misak

Cheryl Misak, author of a compelling biography on Frank Ramsey, shares insights into the life of this brilliant Cambridge philosopher who died young at 26. They discuss how Ramsey's thoughts on pragmatism were shaped by mentor Charles K. Ogden and his formative education. Misak highlights Ramsey's struggle between mathematical brilliance and varying economic philosophies, particularly socialism. The conversation also touches on his human-centered perspective, emphasizing how his warmth and sociability influenced his views on probability and economics.