History of the conflict between religion and science / by John William Draper.

  • Draper, John William, 1811-1882.
Date:
1910
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Credit: History of the conflict between religion and science / by John William Draper. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Offered under these general titles, I think it will be found that all the essential points of this gi-eat contro- versy are included. By grouping under these compre- hensive heads the facts to be considered, and dealing with each group separately, we shall doubtless acquire clear views of their inter-connection and their histori- cal succession. I have treated of these conflicts as nearly as I con- veniently could in their proper chronological order, and, for the sake of completeness, have added chapters on— An examination of what Latin Christianity has done for modern civilization. A corresponding examination of what Science has dona The attitude of Roman Christianity in the impend- ing conflict, as defined by the Vatican Council. The attention of many truth-seeking persons has been so exclusively given to the details of sectarian dis- sensions, that the long strife, to the history of which these pages are devoted, is popularly but little known. Having tried to keep steadfastly in view the determina- tion to write this work in an impartial spirit, to speak with respect of the contending parties, but never to con- ceal the truth, I commit it to the considerate j'udgment of the thoughtful reader. JOHN WILLIAM DRAPER. Dniversitt, New York, December, 1878.