This essay gives up to 4 points counted towards part C of the examination.
For this essay, you must find your own original sources and analyze them. You may additionally use secondary sources, but your discussion should primarily be based on the primary source(s).
What makes a successful mathematician leave the field of mathematics for another academic discipline? Analyse one example of your choice (19th century or older) and discuss whether their motivations are purely individual or whether they might be representative for a larger group.
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