Document Type
Original Study
Subject Areas
Psychology
Keywords
Polymath, History/ Archaeology, philosophy, literature, mathematics, poetry, art-science- humanities, education system, Eurocentrism, Islamic world
Abstract
In this interview, Hamlet Isaxanli shares his opinion on polymathy. What makes a polymath? Isaxanli stresses the importance of two factors: a person’s nature may lead him/her to an insatiable thirst for knowledge and the desire to explore different fields simultaneously. On the other hand, the education system encourages polymathy from the perspective of the richness and diversity of the high school curriculum. Isaxanli also goes into the relationship between math and poetry as well as the art-science-humanities connections. He then calls attention to Omar Khayyam, Nasr al-Din Tusi and some polymaths of the 20th century. Finally yet importantly, Isaxanli discusses issues related to Eurocentrism and literature
How to Cite This Article
Isaxanli, Hamlet and Ahmed, Waqas
(2017)
"Knowledge of Polymath Walks, Talks, Makes
Waves, Turns into Deeds,"
Khazar Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences: Vol. 20:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
DOI: 10.5782/2223-2621.2017.20.1.92
Available at:
https://kjhss.khazar.org/journal/vol20/iss1/5
Publication Date
2017