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Oughtred vs. Delamain – a dispute over teaching methods and who invented the circular slide rule.

· Thonyc Wordpress · Aug. 13, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
History of Mathematics History of Technology Renaissance Science Scientific Instrument Makers history mathematics education Teaching Methods
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This blog post discusses the historical context surrounding a dispute between Oughtred and Delamain over teaching methods and the invention of the circular slide rule, building upon previous content about the revolution in scientific instruments during the Early Modern Period.
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