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Pioneers Of Evolution From Augustine To Bacon

Pioneers Of Evolution From Augustine To Bacon

Clodd, Edward

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Fiction AnthologiesEnvironmental StudiesBritish History

ISBN10: 1162860316
ISBN13: 9781162860312
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.06 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Pioneers of Evolution from Augustine to Bacon is a historical book written by Edward Clodd. The book explores the evolution of scientific thought from the early Christian era to the Renaissance period. It focuses on the contributions made by notable figures such as St. Augustine, Roger Bacon, and Galileo Galilei. The book begins by examining the early Christian view of creation and the role of God in the natural world. It then delves into the works of medieval scholars such as Albertus Magnus and Thomas Aquinas, who attempted to reconcile Christian theology with the emerging scientific discoveries of their time. The central part of the book focuses on the work of Roger Bacon, who is considered one of the pioneers of the scientific method. The author explores Bacon's ideas about empirical observation and experimentation, which laid the foundation for modern science. The final section of the book discusses the contributions of Galileo Galilei, who challenged the prevailing Aristotelian view of the universe and developed the modern scientific method. The author also examines the controversy surrounding Galileo's work and the conflict between science and religion in the early modern period. Overall, Pioneers of Evolution from Augustine to Bacon provides a comprehensive overview of the development of scientific thought in the Western world. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, philosophy, or religion.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Pioneers of Evolution from Thales to Huxley, by Edward Clodd. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100863.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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