TY  - BOOK
TI  - A Prodigy of Universal Genius: Robert Leslie Ellis, 1817-1859
T2  - Studies in History and Philosophy of Science
SN  - 978-3-030-85258-0
PY  - 2022///
CY  - Cham
PB  - Springer Nature
KW  - Cultural studies
KW  - bicssc
KW  - History of mathematics
KW  - History of science
KW  - History of Western philosophy
KW  - Interdisciplinary studies
KW  - early-Victorian Cambridge
KW  - history of mathematical sciences
KW  - history of science in Britain
KW  - life of Robert Leslie Ellis
KW  - mathematical education
KW  - Robert Leslie Ellis
KW  - the Cambridge network
KW  - the history of ideas
KW  - Victorian intellectual culture
KW  - William Whewell
N1  - Open Access
N2  - Places Ellis at the heart of early-Victorian Cambridge with in-depth descriptions on his scientific work and tragic life Provides a unique glimpse into Victorian intellectual culture, based on previously unpublished archival materials This open access book brings together for the first time all aspects of the tragic life and fascinating work of the polymath Robert Leslie Ellis (1817-1859), placing him at the heart of early-Victorian intellectual culture. Written by a diverse team of experts, the chapters in the book's first part contain in-depth examinations of, among other things, Ellis's family, education, Bacon scholarship and mathematical contributions. The second part consists of annotated transcriptions of a selection of Ellis's diaries and correspondence. Taken together, A Prodigy of Universal Genius: Robert Leslie Ellis, 1817-1859 is a rich resource for historians of science, historians of mathematics and Victorian scholars alike. Robert Leslie Ellis was one of the most intriguing and wide-ranging intellectual figures of early Victorian Britain, his contributions ranging from advanced mathematical analysis to profound commentaries on philosophy and classics and a decisive role in the orientation of mid-nineteenth century scholarship. This very welcome collection offers both new and authoritative commentaries on the work, setting it in the context of the mathematical, philosophical and cultural milieux of the period, together with fascinating passages from the wealth of unpublished papers Ellis composed during his brief and brilliant career. - Simon Schaffer, Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge
UR  - https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/81680
UR  - https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/20.500.12657/54410/1/978-3-030-85258-0.pdf
ER  -