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 contributions of the popes and the Church to scientific discoveries and advancements, as well as the controversies and conflicts that have arisen between the Church and scientists over the centuries. The book also delves into the role of the Church in the development of universities and the support of scientific research. With detailed research and analysis, ""Popes and Science"" provides a thorough understanding of the complex and often nuanced relationship between the Catholic Church and science throughout history.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.