History of the Moorish Empire in Europe, Vol. 3 (of 3)

chapter in which he deplores the irrational bigotry that obstructs

the progress of scientific investigation, “Animus ignorans veritatem sustinere non potest.” The versatility of his talents was only surpassed by the audacity with which he attacked and the success with which he controverted the absurd prejudices of his epoch. His name, synonymous with progress, stands forth in promin...