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

Author: James Joseph Walsh

Description: In The Popes and Science, James Joseph Walsh chronicles the long history of the relationship between the Catholic Church and science, from the Middle Ages to the modern era. Walsh examines how different popes have interacted with scientific progress, from support to opposition. He discusses the controversies surrounding figures like Galileo and the Church's influence on the development of science. The book highlights both the conflicts and cooperation between the Vatican and scientific communities, offering a nuanced view of how religion and science have coexisted, influenced, and shaped each other over centuries.

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