In this work, Draper explores the relationship between religion and science, particularly in the context of the conflict between the Catholic Church and scientists such as Galileo. He argues that there has been a long and ongoing battle between faith and reason, and that science has been the winner. This book is a fascinating look at a crucial moment in the development of Western thought, and has remained a classic work in the history of philosophy and science. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.