Robert Kaplan (1) (1933–2021)
Author of The Nothing that Is: A Natural History of Zero
For other authors named Robert Kaplan, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
Robert Kaplan has taught mathematics to people from six to sixty, most recently at Harvard University. In 1994, with his wife Ellen, he founded The Math Circle, a program, open to the public, for the enjoyment of pure mathematics. He has also taught Philosophy, Greek, German, Sanskrit, and Inspired show more Guessing. Robert Kaplan lives in Cambridge, MA. show less
Works by Robert Kaplan
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- Birthdate
- 1933
- Date of death
- 2021-11-11
- Gender
- male
- Country (for map)
- USA
- Relationships
- Kaplan, Ellen (wife)
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- Works
- 5
- Members
- 1,663
- Popularity
- #15,446
- Rating
- 3.4
- Reviews
- 19
- ISBNs
- 53
- Languages
- 8
Is it possible that Kaplan is a fan of Good Omens, or is it just coincidence that there are multiple references to things found in that book? Ussher's prediction of the exact hour when the world would end, "prestidigitation" in the same paragraph as angels dancing on the head of a pin, among others. Perhaps those were just common topics decades ago 😂.… (more)