Distinctions of reason and reasonable distinctions : the academic life of John Wallis (1616-1703) / by Jason M. Rampelt.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rampelt, Jason M., 1973- author.

Series:

Brill's studies in intellectual history ; v. 306.

Brill's studies in intellectual history, 0920-8607 ; volume 306

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wallis, John, 1616-1703.

Wallis, John.

University of Oxford--Faculty--Biography.

University of Oxford.

Mathematicians--England--Biography.

Mathematicians.

Universities and colleges--Faculty.

England.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xv, 309 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2019]

Summary:

"Distinctions of Reason and Reasonable Distinctions is an intellectual biography of John Wallis (1616-1703), professor of mathematics at Oxford for over half a century. His career spans the political tumult of the English Civil Wars, the religious upheaval of the Church of England, and the fascinating developments in mathematics and natural philosophy. His ability to navigate this terrain and advance human learning in the academic world was facilitated by his use of the Jesuit Francisco Suarez's theory of distinctions. This Roman Catholic's philosophy in the hands of a Protestant divine fostered an instrumentalism necessary to bridge the old and new. With this tool, Wallis brought modern science into the university and helped form the Royal Society"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

John Wallis's autobiography : text and context

Early life and education

The foundation of a career

Mathematical lecturer

Doctor of Divinity

Pedagogue, pastor, and protector

Mathematical method

The languages of philosophy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9789004409132

9004409130

OCLC:

1101280984

Publisher Number:

40029432278