ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses a number of doctrines, adopted by Bertrand Russell as part of his rejection of British Idealism, such as propositional realism, predicate reference realism, direct realism, the doctrine of linguistic transparency and termism. These doctrines evolved over time. Indeed, Russell is well known for changing his views as often as some people change their clothes. However, all of these doctrines played a role in motivating the Multiple Relation Theory of Judgement (MRTJ), even if he rejected some of them in the act of adopting the MRTJ. More generally, it is essential for any scholar who wants to chart the trajectory of Russell's thought to understand these doctrines, their evolution, and – where applicable – Russell's ultimate rejection of them. F. H. Bradley was the most prominent target of G. E. Moore and Bertrand Russell's rebellion against idealism – a rebellion which was very much a joint venture.
