Adam Sedgwick quotes

Adam Sedgwick was a British geologist and one of the founders of modern geology. His work helped to establish the classification of the geological time scale and contributed to the understanding of stratigraphy. He made major contributions to the study of the Cambrian and Devonian periods. Here are 3 of his quotes:

The pretended physical philosophy of modern days strips Man of all his moral attributes, or holds them of no account in the estimate of his origin and place in the created world. (Adam Sedgwick)
A cold atheistical materialism is the tendency of the so-called material philosophy of the present day. View quote
Adam Sedgwick
As a system of philosophy it is not like the Tower of Babel, so daring its high aim as to seek a shelter against God's anger; but it is like a pyramid poised on its apex. View quote
Adam Sedgwick

Adam Sedgwick

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Occupation: British Scientist
Born: March 22, 1785
Died: January 27, 1873
Quotes count: 3

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