Rev. Increase Mather
(21 Jun 1639 - 23 Aug 1723)
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Science Quotes by Rev. Increase Mather (1 quote)
But notwithstanding these Arguments are so convictive and demonstrative, its marvellous to see how some Popish Authors (Jesuites especially) strain their wits to defend their Pagan Master Aristotle his Principles. Bullialdus speaks of a Florentine Physitian, that all the Friends he had could ever perswade him once to view the Heavens through a Telescope, and he gave that reason for his refusal, because he was afraid that then his Eyes would make him stagger concerning the truth of Aristotle’s Principles, which he was resolved he would not call into question. It were well, if these Men had as great veneration for the Scripture as they have, for Aristotles (if indeed they be his) absurd Books de cælo Sed de his satis.
(Indicating a belief that the Roman Catholic church impeded the development of modern science.)
(Indicating a belief that the Roman Catholic church impeded the development of modern science.)
— Rev. Increase Mather
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- 21 Jun - short biography, births, deaths and events on date of Mather's birth.