Popes and Science the History of the Papal Relations to Science During the Middle Ages and Down to Our Own Time

Popes and Science: The History of the Papal Relations to Science During the Middle Ages and Down to Our Own Time is a comprehensive book written by James J. Walsh. The book explores the relationship between the Catholic Church and science from the Middle Ages to the present day. It covers the history of the papacy's involvement in scientific pursuits, including astronomy, medicine, and natural philosophy. The book also discusses the Church's role in promoting education and intellectual inquiry, as well as its conflicts with scientists and scientific theories throughout history. The author provides detailed accounts of the contributions made by various popes to the advancement of science, including Pope Sylvester II, who made significant contributions to mathematics and astronomy, and Pope Leo XIII, who encouraged the study of science and its compatibility with Catholicism. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, religion, and their intersection.1911. The author discusses the attitude of the Catholic church towards science, telling the story using various documents. Selected contents: the supposed Papal prohibition of dissection; the story of anatomy down to the Renaissance; the golden age of anatomy--Vesalius; the supposed Papal prohibition of chemistry; a Papal patron of education and science; the church and surgery during the Middle Ages; the Popes and medical education and the Papal medical school; the foundation of city hospitals; the church and the experimental method; churchmen and physical science in the Medieval universities; the church and the mentally afflicted; opposition to scientific progress.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.