2 Quotes & Sayings By Andrew Dickson White

Andrew Dickson White (1832–1918) was an American historian and professor of history and political economy at Cornell University. He is best known for his book, The History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom, which was originally published in 1876. It is still widely used as a resource for understanding the history of ideas. The book was a history of science that emphasized the relationship between science and religion Read more

The book was a best-seller that had a major influence on scholars and lay readers alike. It helped to establish science as a legitimate field of study and it led to the creation of many science museums around the country.