Jacob Bronowski

✶January 18, 1908

†August 22, 1974

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Jacob Bronowski was a Polish-British mathematician and philosopher. He is best known for developing a humanistic approach to science, and as the presenter and writer of the thirteen-part 1973 BBC television documentary series, and accompanying book, The Ascent of Man. He was widely regarded as "one of the most revered intellectuals on the global stage."

Polish-born British mathematician and historian (1908–1974)

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