History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Victorian Polemic on Faith, Reason, Galileo, Darwin, and Scientific AuthorityBy John William Draper
Length13h
About this audiobook
History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science is John William Draper's influential 1874 survey of the long antagonism he perceived between ecclesiastical authority and scientific inquiry. Written in a vigorous, polemical Victorian prose, the book moves from classical philosophy and early Christianity through Islam, medieval scholasticism, the Reformation, Galileo, medicine, geology, and evolutionary thought. It belongs to the nineteenth-century "conflict thesis" tradition, framing intellectual history as a struggle between dogma and empirical reason. Draper was exceptionally placed to write such a work. A physician, chemist, historian, and pioneering photographer, he taught at New York University and participated in the scientific culture that transformed nineteenth-century America. His earlier History of the Intellectual Development of Europe had already linked civilization's progress to scientific advancement, and his professional commitment to experiment and secular explanation shaped his suspicion of institutional religion's claims over knowledge. Readers should approach this book both as history and as a historical document. Its arguments are often sweeping, and modern scholarship has complicated many of its oppositions; yet its force, learning, and cultural importance remain undeniable. It is essential reading for anyone interested in science, religion, Victorian thought, and the origins of modern debates over intellectual authority.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length13 hrs
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 13, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
12CHAPTER VI.
2Introduction
13CHAPTER VII.
3Synopsis
14CHAPTER VIII.
4Historical Context
15CHAPTER IX.
5PREFACE.
16CHAPTER X.
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6HISTORY OF THE CONFLICT BETWEEN RELIGION AND SCIENCE.
17CHAPTER XI.
7CHAPTER I.
18CHAPTER XII.
8CHAPTER II.
19Analysis
9CHAPTER III.
20Reflection
10CHAPTER IV.
21Memorable Quotes
11CHAPTER V.
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