Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
A Baltic German chemist and philosopher who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1909 for his scientific contributions in the fields of catalysis, chemical equilibria, and reaction velocities.
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Based on estimated IQ scores, Wilhelm Ostwald (IQ 190) ranks higher than Anaxagoras (IQ 180). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Anaxagoras had an estimated IQ of 180 while Wilhelm Ostwald had an estimated IQ of 190.
Anaxagoras is known for: The idea of Cosmic Mind (Nous) ordering all things and the Milky Way (Via Lactea) as a concentration of distant stars.. Wilhelm Ostwald is known for: Catalysis, Coining the term 'Mole' and HSL and HSV.
Yes. Both Anaxagoras and Wilhelm Ostwald are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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