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Jacob bronowski 18 january 1908 22 august 1974 was a british mathematician and historian. The ascent of man this video essay focuses on the tenacious resistance, in the 17th century, of the catholic church to new directions in scientific thought. The ascent of man the harvest of the seasons tv episode. I particularly liked the episode on buildings and architecture with dr bronowski at one point speaking from the rooftop of the magnificent gothic cathedral at reims about the achievements of the medieval masons. In this firstever biography, author timothy sandefur examines the extraordinary accomplishments and fascinating range of thought of this brilliant man.
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