John William Draper quotes

John William Draper was a prominent American scientist, historian, and philosopher, known for his pioneering work in the fields of chemistry, physics, and photography. Born in 1811, Draper was a founding member of the American Chemical Society and the American Philosophical Society. He is best known for his book "History of the Conflict between Religion and Science," which sparked a debate on the relationship between science and religion. Draper's contributions to the field of photography were also groundbreaking, with his work in daguerreotype and stereoscope techniques. His legacy continues to inspire generations of scientists and scholars. Learn more about John William Draper and his lasting impact on the scientific community.

So great was the preference given to sacred over profane learning that Christianity had been in existence fifteen hundred years, and had not produced a single astronomer.

- John William Draper

How is it that the Church produced no geometer in her autocratic reign of twelve hundred years?

- John William Draper