Woman in Science (eBook)
450 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654713400-8 (EAN)
J. A. Zahm, also known as Father John Augustine Zahm, was a notable figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, both as a man of letters and a scientist. Zahm was a Roman Catholic priest and a member of the Congregation of Holy Cross. He was born on June 14, 1851, in New Lexington, Ohio, and later became a prominent educator and author, known for his work as a professor and vice president at the University of Notre Dame. He was a pioneering advocate for the reconciliation of science and religion, attempting to demonstrate the compatibility of Darwinian theory with Catholic teaching, particularly evident in his book 'Evolution and Dogma' (1896). His extensive travel and investigations are reflected in his writings, including 'Through South America's Southland' (1916), which presented a scientific and cultural survey of the southern continent. However, the book 'Woman in Science' stands as a compelling testimony to his progressive views for the time, as he argued vehemently for the capabilities of women in scientific fields, countering the prevailing prejudices of his era. J. A. Zahm's intellectual contributions spanned various domains, consistently marked by his desire to bridge the gap between the scientific and the spiritual realms of thought. He passed away on November 22, 1921, leaving behind a legacy of intellectual pursuit and advocacy for broader understanding and acceptance of scientific knowledge within religious contexts.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.8.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Kulturgeschichte |
Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Gender Studies | |
Schlagworte | biographies of women in science • Female Scientists • Feminist literature • Gender equality • gender equality in science • historical non-fiction • historical women's contributions • History • influential women scientists • intellectual pursuits • science and gender • Science General • Science history • scientific achievements • Women • Women in History • women in science • Women in STEM • women pioneers in science • Women scientists • women's educational history • Women's history • Women's Intellectual Struggle • women's role in society |
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