I'm inclined to agree that Russell was overrated. His most influential work was a mistake.
> he is still very much ignored by the tradition he created
Really? When I studied philosophy[0], reading at least some Frege was required for Philosophy of Logic and Philosophy of Language. Frege wasn't treated as obscure or unimportant; quite the reverse. Have things changed?
[0] University of London, early 80's. Philosophical tastes vary rather widely from one institution to another.
> he is still very much ignored by the tradition he created
Really? When I studied philosophy[0], reading at least some Frege was required for Philosophy of Logic and Philosophy of Language. Frege wasn't treated as obscure or unimportant; quite the reverse. Have things changed?
[0] University of London, early 80's. Philosophical tastes vary rather widely from one institution to another.