A History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom 2 Volume Paperback Set (Cambridge Library Collection - Science and Religion) - Softcover

White, Andrew Dickson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1108000118 ISBN 13: 9781108000116

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

First published in 1896, this two-volume history of the conflict between theology and science was widely recognised, along with John William Draper's History of the Conflict between Religion and Science, as a defining study of the subject. A distinguished educator, scholar and writer, Andrew Dickson White was the first president of Cornell University. White held the view that religion was historically opposed to progress in the field of science. He argued that any interference on the part of religion in science had always proved disastrous, whereas scientific investigation, no matter how seemingly damaging to religion, had always resulted in the highest good. This book is the culmination of thirty years of research, publication and lectures by White. Volume 1 discusses creation, evolution, geography, astronomy, meteorology, ethnology and antiquity. Volume 2 discusses medicine, insanity, mythology, political economy and comparative philology.

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Book Description:

First published in 1896, this two-volume history of the conflict between theology and science was widely recognised, along with John William Draper's History of the Conflict between Religion and Science, as a defining study of the subject. White held the view that religion was historically opposed to progress in the field of science.

About the Author:

<p> <em>Andrew Dickson White </em>(1832-1918) did more than any other American to impress upon late nineteenth- and twentieth century thought the idea that science and religion are enemies locked in combat on an almost military scale. In 1849, he entered Geneva College and later enrolled in Yale. After graduating, White joined the University of Michigan as a lecturer in history. He returned to New York and won election to the state senate. Finally, White went on to become the first president and cofounder of Cornell University. He also is the author of books, including <em>Seven Great Statesmen in the Warfare of Humanity with Unreason </em>and a 1906 autobiography.</p>||<p> <strong>Tom Flynn</strong> is editor of <em>Free Inquiry </em>and executive director of the Council for Secular Humanism. His works include <em>The New Encyclopedia of Unbelief, The Trouble with Christmas</em>, <em>Galactic Rapture</em>, <em>Nothing Sacred, </em>and various articles that have appeared both in <em>Free Inquiry </em>and <em>Secular Humanist Bulletin</em>.</p

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1108000118
• ISBN 13: 9781108000116
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 492