List of polymaths
A polymath (Greek: πολυμαθής, polymathēs, "having learned much,"[1] Latin: homo universalis, "universal man"[2]) is a person whose expertise spans a significant number of different subject areas—such a person is known to draw on complex bodies of knowledge to solve specific problems.
Proposed criteria[edit]
The criteria of who can be considered a world-class polymath needs to be strictly defined and use high standards so this list does not get too long. This individual must have notable achievements within several DIFFERENT and NON-RELATED subject areas, typically in both arts and sciences. For instance, achievements in biology, chemistry and physics considered to be related, since all three belong to Natural Science area.
Non-related subject areas in this list identified by 13 subcategories, such as Visual Arts, Natural Sciences, Engineering. "Other" subcategory may include additional activities, such as Computing, Agriculture or Sports.
- With respect to this list a polymath listed here must have notable achievements within at least five out of thirteen subcategories, including at least one arts subcategory.
- The notability of an achievement is determined by the fact of its presence in the respective Wikipedia article. Examples of an achievement: manuscript, art show, music record, printed publication, film, invention, scientific discovery, major award, teaching contribution, business/military/state leadership.
List of polymaths[edit]
The list data based on respective Wikipedia articles
Name | Born | Nationality | Arts | Fundamental Sciences | Applied Sciences | ||||||||||
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Visual arts | Literary arts | Performing arts & Film | Applied arts | Formal science | Natural science | Social science | Architecture | Education | Engineering | Health | Management | Other | |||
Aristotle | -384 | Macedonian Empire (Greek) | Arts theory & criticism | Logic | Physics, Astronomy, Biology, Geology, Psychology | Ethics, Philosophy, Economics, Politics | Philosophy Teacher | Classical mechanics, Optics | Theory of government | ||||||
Muntadher Saleh | 1999 | Republic of Iraq (Iraqi) | 3D layers, Illustrations, Books Sculpture,lines art , Calligraphy | Quotes | Designer | Art Theory | Pharmacist | ||||||||
Ptolemy | 100 | Egypt, Roman Empire (Greek) | Poetry | Music theory | Math | Astronomy, Astrology, Geography | Philosophy | Optics | |||||||
Avicenna | 980 | Samanid Empire
Buyid Persia (Persian) |
Poetry | Logic | Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Astrology | Philosophy | Teacher | Medical encyclopedia | |||||||
Leonardo da Vinci | 1452 | Republic of Florence (Italian) | Paintings, Drawings, Murals, Sculpture | Poetry | Music (Lyre) | Math | Physics, Anatomy, Physiology | Art theory | Architecture, Urban planning, Bridges | Painting Teacher | Helicopter, Flying machine, Submarine, Optics, Hydrodynamics, Musical instruments, Mechanical knight, Hydraulic pumps, Reversible crank mechanisms, Finned mortar shells, Parachute, Steam cannon, Self propelled vehicle | Culinary | |||
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz | 1646 | Electorate of Saxony, Holy Roman Empire
(German) |
Poetry | Games theory | Math, Logic | Physics, Cosmology, Embryology, Paleontology | Philology, Philosophy, Jurisprudence, Sinophile, Economics, Psychology | Medical training program | Mechanics, Wind-driven propellers, Water pumps, Mining machines, Hydraulic presses, Lamps, Submarine, Clocks, Steam engine | Medical Writing | Diplomacy | ||||
Mikhail Lomonosov | 1711 | Tsardom of Russia (Russian) | Mosaics | Poetry | Physics, Geography, Chemistry, Geology | History, Philology | Professor | Reflecting telescope |
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References[edit]
- ↑ The term was first recorded in written English in the early seventeenth century Harper, Daniel (2001). "Online Etymology Dictionary". Retrieved 5 December 2006.
- ↑ "Ask The Philosopher: Tim Soutphommasane - The quest for renaissance man". The Australian. 10 April 2010. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
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