William Oughtred, A Great Seventeenth-Century Teacher Of Mathematics

By Florian Cajori and Cajori

Book Overview

Step into the world of seventeenth-century England, where the foundations of modern mathematics were shaped by visionaries. William Oughtred, A Great Seventeenth-Century Teacher Of Mathematics by Florian Cajori brings to life the remarkable story of one of the era's most influential mathematical pioneers. Oughtred's legacy reaches far beyond his inventions and treatises; he was a master teacher whose innovative mathematical teaching methods inspired generations-including the minds that would influence Isaac Newton and the scientific revolution. This compelling historical mathematician biography is more than a chronicle of numbers and symbols. Cajori, a renowned scholar of the history of mathematics, traces Oughtred's journey through the early modern period, illuminating the vibrant intellectual circles and educational history that defined seventeenth-century education. Readers are immersed in the challenges and triumphs of academic scholars and educators, discovering how Oughtred's passion for learning helped shape an age of discovery. Every page offers insight for historians, educators, and anyone fascinated by the roots of mathematical thought. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Both casual readers and classic-literature collectors will find this biography a cultural treasure-an essential addition to the history of mathematics and the story of human ingenuity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354176453
• ISBN13: 9789354176456
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"