The Greatest Mathematicians: Isaac Newton - Professor Raymond Flood

A short introduction to Professor Flood's lecture on Isaac Newton. Though Newton's work is of foundational importance, very little is said about the man himself. Professor Flood describe Newton as a "suspicious, neurotic and tortured personality" and explains why we should be greatful to know his work, even if we don't know the man.

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Professor Raymond Flood

Professor of Geometry

Raymond Flood has spent most of his academic life promoting mathematics and computing to adult audiences, mainly through his position as University Lecturer at Oxford University, in the Continuing Education Department and at Kellogg College.

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