Passages from the Life of a Philosopher

By: Charles Babbage

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Paperback | 10 December 2011

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The mathematician and engineer Charles Babbage (1791 1871) is best remembered for his 'calculating machines', which are considered the forerunner of modern computers. Over the course of his life he wrote a number of books based on his scientific investigations, but in this volume, published in 1864, Babbage writes in a more personal vein. He points out at the beginning of the work that it 'does not aspire to the name of autobiography', though the chapters sketch out the contours of his life, beginning with his family, his childhood and formative years studying at Cambridge, and moving through various episodes in his scientific career. However, the work also diverges into his observations on other topics, as indicated by chapter titles such as 'Street Nuisances' and 'Wit'. Babbage's colourful recollections give an intimate portrait of the life of one of Britain's most influential inventors."

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Non-Fiction Biographies & True Stories Biographies Science, Technology & Medicine Biographies Philosophy Science Science in General History of Science Mathematics Philosophy of Mathematics

Preface
My ancestors
Childhood
Boyhood
Cambridge
Difference engine no. 1
Statement relative to the difference engine, drawn up by the late Sir H. Nicolas from the author's papers
Difference engine no. 2
Of the analytical engine
Of the mechanical notation
The exhibition of 1862
The late Prince Consort
Recollections of the Duke of Wellington
Recollections of Wollaston, Davy, and Rogers
Recollections of Laplace, Biot, and Humboldt
Experience by water
Experience by fire
Experience amongst workmen
Picking locks and deciphering
Experience in St. Giles's
Theatrical experience
Electioneering experience
Scene from a new after-piece
Experience at courts
Experience at courts
Railways
Street nuisances
Wit
Hints for travellers
Miracles
Religion
A vision
Various reminiscences
The author's contributions to human knowledge
The author's further contributions to human knowledge
Results of science
Agreeable recollections
Appendix
List of Mr. Babbage's printed papers
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