José de Acosta

José de Acosta ( – 15 February 1600) was a Spanish Jesuit missionary. Quotes Let no man thinke (speaking of the Indians,) that they are men of nothing; but if they thinke so, let them go and make triall. The natvrall and morall historie of the East and West Indies (1604) Quotes about José de Acosta Apart from his sophistical defence of Spanish colonial policy, Acosta deserves high praise as an acute and diligent observer whose numerous new and valuable data are set forth in a vivid style. James Fitzmaurice-Kelly, Acosta, José de Much of what he says is of necessity erroneous, because it is influenced by the standard of knowledge of his time; but his criticisms are remarkable, while always dignified. He reflects the scientific errors of the period in which he lived, but with hints of a more advanced understanding. Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier, José de Acosta (1913) Catholic Encyclopedia External links Category:Catholics from Spain Category:Clergy from Spain Category:Jesuits Category:Missionaries Category:1600 deaths Category:Naturalists