"History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume II (of 2)" by John William Draper is a historical exploration of Europe's intellectual journey, primarily concentrating on the friction between long-held religious beliefs and new ways of thinking during critical times like the Middle Ages and the Reformation. This book highlights how faith, logical thinking, and power struggles affected the development of European civilization, starting by looking at the problems that the Italian church faced during the "Age of Faith in the West." It explains how moral criticisms from the north and ideas from Arabic philosophy caused folks to question the Church's dominance. Important people like Emperor Otho III and Gerbert (who became Pope Sylvester II) pushed for change and learning to fix the Church's problems, while examining the relationships Christians had with Muslims.
History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume II (of 2) Revised Edition
By John William Draper
In a time of unwavering faith, daring minds challenge the Church, setting Europe on a collision course between tradition and progress.
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About the AuthorJohn William Draper was an English scientist, philosopher, physician, chemist, historian and photographer. He is credited with pioneering portrait photography (1839–40) and producing the first detailed photograph of the moon in 1840. He was also the first president of the American Chemical Society (1876–77) and a founder of the New York University School of Medicine.
John William Draper was an English scientist, philosopher, physician, chemist, historian and photographer. He is credited with pioneering portrait photography (1839–40) and producing the first detailed photograph of the moon in 1840. He was also the first president of the American Chemical Society (1876–77) and a founder of the New York University School of Medicine.
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