deaths
August 22, 1974
Jacob Bronowski, Polish-English mathematician, biologist, and author (born 1908)

Jacob Bronowski
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."