“The 'law of wills and causes,' formulated by Comte, . . . is that when men do not know the natural causes of things, they simply attribute them to wills like their own; thus they obtain a theory which provisionally takes the place of science, and this theory forms a basis for theology.”
Quote by Andrew Dickson White
Work
A History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom: From Creation to the Victory of Scientific and Literary Methods
The book delves into the ongoing struggle between scientific inquiry and religious dogma, tracing the evolution of these two intellectual traditions from the creation narrative to the triumph of scientific and literary approaches. more
Author
Andrew Dickson White
Andrew Dickson White was an American diplomat and educator, born on November 7, 1832, and died on November 4, 1918. He is known for his contributions to American foreign policy and his passion for education. more
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