Who did Jacob Bernoulli support in the calculus controversy?
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
Isaac Newton
Both
Neither
Answer
The mathematician Jacob Bernoulli supported Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in the calculus controversy, which centered around the development and proper attribution of calculus. Bernoulli admired Leibniz's innovative ideas and rigorous mathematical methods, particularly in his formulation of the infinitesimal calculus. He acknowledged Leibniz's significant contributions and engaged in fruitful correspondence with him, discussing mathematical concepts and exchanging ideas.
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