About Us
ABOUT US
The University of Science and Philosophy (USP) is a 501-c-3 educational organization founded by Dr. Walter and Lao Russell in 1948. The USP is devoted to the Science of Spiritual Man and the Cosmos, with the aim of teaching the essentials of harmony found in the world's religions/philosophies and in the fine arts and sciences.
The University of Science and Philosophy does not advocate for any one established religion, creed, dogma, or form of worship. It is a worldwide home study university with a student body that is actively engaged and growing to this very day.
Walter and Lao Russell recognized there were many widely studied fields of science.
However, the science of man was the one field of science that was least understood. It was their belief that discovering one's own special destiny and purpose was the greatest realization that can happen to any soul.
They understood that this self-discovery came to an individual only when s/he learned to live life in harmony with the Universal Law of Rhythmic Balanced Interchange. To help individuals achieve this harmony, Walter and Lao created the Home Study Course for students to deepen their understanding of themselves and of Universal Law.
The University of Science and Philosophy occupied Swannanoa Palace atop Afton Mountain in Virginia until 1998. Today, the headquarters have been relocated to The Russell Museum in beautiful downtown Waynesboro, Virginia.
The University of Science and Philosophy does not advocate for any one established religion, creed, dogma, or form of worship. It is a worldwide home study university with a student body that is actively engaged and growing to this very day.
Walter and Lao Russell recognized there were many widely studied fields of science.
However, the science of man was the one field of science that was least understood. It was their belief that discovering one's own special destiny and purpose was the greatest realization that can happen to any soul.
They understood that this self-discovery came to an individual only when s/he learned to live life in harmony with the Universal Law of Rhythmic Balanced Interchange. To help individuals achieve this harmony, Walter and Lao created the Home Study Course for students to deepen their understanding of themselves and of Universal Law.
The University of Science and Philosophy occupied Swannanoa Palace atop Afton Mountain in Virginia until 1998. Today, the headquarters have been relocated to The Russell Museum in beautiful downtown Waynesboro, Virginia.
ABOUT THE RUSSELLS
Dr. Walter Russell mastered an array of talents, so much so, he was called the modern day Leonardo DaVinci. He was a celebrated illustrator, painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, and philosopher. Dr. Russell authored numerous books such as, The Message of the Divine Iliad, The Universal One, and The Secret of Light.
In 1946 Glenn Clark wrote a powerful biography about Russell's life, entitled The Man Who Tapped the Secrets of the Universe. Nikola Tesla, a scientific friend of Walter Russell, told him to lock his science up in a vault for a thousand years until humanity would be ready for it.
Walter's great love and partner in life, Lao Russell, was a philosopher, author, lecturer, and businesswoman. She stewarded her husband's works for 40 years at the historic landmark, Swannanoa Palace atop Afton Mountain. The USP opened its new headquarters in Waynesboro, Virginia at The Russell Museum in 2019.
The Russells' Living Philosophy message comes at a most crucial time in world history.
It gives us direction and purpose for bringing our lives and our planet into balance and peace. It challenges us that God will work with us, but not for us. It's a message that continues to inspire others search for peace and knowledge in a challenging world.
In 1946 Glenn Clark wrote a powerful biography about Russell's life, entitled The Man Who Tapped the Secrets of the Universe. Nikola Tesla, a scientific friend of Walter Russell, told him to lock his science up in a vault for a thousand years until humanity would be ready for it.
Walter's great love and partner in life, Lao Russell, was a philosopher, author, lecturer, and businesswoman. She stewarded her husband's works for 40 years at the historic landmark, Swannanoa Palace atop Afton Mountain. The USP opened its new headquarters in Waynesboro, Virginia at The Russell Museum in 2019.
The Russells' Living Philosophy message comes at a most crucial time in world history.
It gives us direction and purpose for bringing our lives and our planet into balance and peace. It challenges us that God will work with us, but not for us. It's a message that continues to inspire others search for peace and knowledge in a challenging world.
The lifeworks of Walter and Lao Russell are on display at the museum for all to see. For more information, visit us at www.therussellmuseum.org or contact via email at store@philosophy.org or phone at 1-800-882-LOVE(5683).
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