John William Draper bol anglicko-americký vedec, filozof, lekár, chemik, historik a fotograf. Jeho práca sa sústredila na vedecké a filozofické myslenie a jeho vplyv na históriu vedy. Draper sa zaoberal skúmaním vzťahu medzi vedou a náboženstvom a jeho názormi na pokrok ľudského poznania. Jeho štýl písania bol charakteristický svojou hĺbkou a analytickým prístupom k predkladaným témam.
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John William Draper was a multifaceted figure in 19th-century science and photography, known for his groundbreaking achievements. He captured the first clear photograph of a female face and the first detailed image of the moon. As a prominent scientist and philosopher, Draper served as the first president of the American Chemical Society and played a crucial role in establishing the New York University School of Medicine, showcasing his significant contributions to both science and education.