“...tis a dangerous thing to ingage the authority of Scripture in disputes about the Natural World, in opposition to Reason; lest Time, which brings all things to light, should discover that to be evidently false which we had made Scripture to assert.”
Quote by Thomas Burnet
Work
The Theory of the Earth: Containing an Account of the Original of the Earth, and of All the General Changes which it Hath Already Undergone, Or is to Undergo Till the Consummation of All Things ...
The Theory of the Earth is a comprehensive work that delves into the scientific understanding of the Earth's formation, its geological evolution, and the predicted future changes it will undergo. It examines the Earth's origins and the various transformations it has experienced, providing insights into the planet's past and future state. more
Author
Thomas Burnet
Thomas Burnet, born in 1635 in Scotland, was a renowned British writer. His works covered a range of fields including history, philosophy, and theology, with his most famous work being 'The Theory of the Earth', which had a profound impact on the development of geology. more
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