History of the Conflict between Religion and Science [Hardcover](Hardcover, John William Draper)
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About The Book: "The History of the Conflict between Religion and Science," written by John Draper, explores the historical relationship between religion and science. The book examines the various ways these two fields have clashed throughout history, including the persecution of scientists challenging religious beliefs and the rejection of scientific discoveries by religious authorities. Draper analyzes religion's role in shaping scientific inquiry and the impact of scientific discoveries on religious beliefs. He discusses cultural and social factors contributing to this conflict and offers insights into how religion and science can coexist and even complement each other. Draper also highlights how powerful material interests, rooted in religious systems, have resisted corrections to errors in the structure of the world, sometimes resorting to bloodshed due to fears about the implications for the localization of heaven and hell and humanity's supreme value in the universe. Overall, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the complex and often contentious relationship between these two significant aspects of human society. About The Author: John William Draper (1811-1882) was an American scientist, philosopher, and historian. Known for his pioneering work in photochemistry, he made significant contributions to the development of photography. Draper authored "History of the Conflict between Religion and Science," he also served as the first president of the American Chemical Society. The Title 'History of the Conflict between Religion and Science written/authored/edited by John William Draper', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362804105 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 400 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 2.34 x 10.59 cms Vol: