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 book written by James J. Walsh that explores the relationship between the papacy and science throughout history. The book covers the period from the Middle Ages to modern times, examining the various popes and their attitudes towards scientific inquiry and discoveries. It also looks at the role of the Church in promoting or hindering scientific progress, and how the Church's stance on science has evolved over time. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the complex and often contentious relationship between religion and science, and sheds light on the ways in which the papacy has influenced the development of scientific knowledge. Overall, ""Popes and Science"" is a comprehensive and thought-provoking study of a fascinating subject that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of science or the role of religion in society.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.