History of the Conflict Between Religion And Science
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--They modify their views as to the destiny of man, and obtain true conceptions respecting the structure of the world. --They ascertain the size of the earth, and determine its shape. -- Their khalifs collect great libraries, patronize every department of science and literature, establish astronomical observatories. --They develop the mathematical sciences, invent algebra, and improve geometry and trigonometry. --They collect and translate the old Greek mathematical and astronomical works, and ...adopt the inductive method of Aristotle. --They establish many colleges, and, with the aid of the Nestorians, organize a public-school system. --They introduce the Arabic numerals and arithmetic, and catalogue and give names to the stars. --They lay the foundation of modern astronomy, chemistry, and physics, and introduce great improvements in agriculture and manufactures. "IN the course of my long life, " said the Khalif Ali, "I have oftenobserved that men are more like the times they live in than theyare like their fathers.
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