David Lindberg has died

[James Hannam]

I'm sorry to report that David Lindberg, whose books introduced so many to the wonders of medieval science, has died aged 79.

He had suffered from dementia for many years. Peter Harrison mentioned he was unable to work five years ago, so he and his family have had a tough time.

The Beginnings of Western Science was the first book on the history of science I read, way back in 1999. It was clear and fascinating, and it introduced me to the subject that took me to Cambridge and inspired me to write God's Philosophers. I hope the next issue of Isis will have a full obituary for Lindberg, who was deservedly awarded the Sarton Medal shortly before his retirement.

Anyone who hasn't read it, could do worse that check out this brief article that demonstrates his trenchant views and long time partnership with Ron Numbers.

www.asa3.org/ASA/PSCF/1987/PSCF9-87Lindberg.html

Best wishes

James

[fortigurn]

That's a loss, his contribution was significant.

[wraggy]

I bought the 2nd Ed of Lindberg's The beginnings of Western Science a few years back and it was my lunch break reading at work. I bought it as James, Tim O'Neill and Thony Christie had all recommended it. It was a very clear account of more than two thousand years of the history of science. A very good book.

Vale David Lindberg.

[timoneill]

Jan 20, 2015 22:43:13 GMT James Hannam said:

I'm sorry to report that David Lindberg, whose books introduced so many to the wonders of medieval science, has died aged 79.

I heard this sad news from Thony Christie a couple of days ago. A great loss to the field.