As a student, in what fields did Whewell distinguish himself?
Poetry and Mathematics
Law and Anthropology
Philosophy and Religion
Language and Biology
Answer
As a student, Whewell distinguished himself in the fields of poetry and mathematics. He was particularly adept at mathematics, and was awarded a gold medal by the University of Cambridge for his work in the subject. He also published several poems, some of which were well-received by critics. However, Whewell ultimately abandoned his career as a poet in favor of a career in science.
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