Pierre Duhem: historian of the Christian origin of science. (French physicist Pierre Duhem) From: Contemporary Review | Date: March 1, 1994| Author: | COPYRIGHT 1994 Contemporary Review Company Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

French physicist Pierre Duhem showed that Christian theology had a major influence on the birth of modern science. Contrary to general belief during his time, Duhem proved that there was great intellectual activity during the Middle Ages, led by noted scholars such as Jean Buridan and Nicholas Oresme. Although many of Duhem's works, particularly his thesis on thermodynamic potential, were rejected either because they contradicted Christian beliefs or ran counter to greater authority, he was nevertheless respected for his teaching skills and his mastery of his subjects.

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