John Wilkins, 1614-1672. Early modern philosopher and scientist. He is the first person known to have made a systematic proposal for a wholly artificial language, for the needs of philosophers.
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- The Analytical Language of John Wilkins Article by Jorge Luis Borges on this unusual English thinker.
- Bishop John Wilkins Concise information on this first president of the Royal Society.
- Wikipedia: John Wilkins Article from this openly-edited encyclopedia.
- Catalog of the Scientific Community: Wilkins, John The facts of his life, compiled as part of the Galileo Project.
- MacTutor History of Mathematics: John Wilkins Bibliography, poster, and biography with extensive quotes and links.