Joseph Henry an American scientist who served as the first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
Biographical Overview
Born in United States of America, 1797-1878 Physicist
Discovered the electromagnetic phenomenon of self-inductance.
Worldview
Using a biblical worldview perspective, Henry successfully applied the scientific method to investigate the laws of nature, His worldview is notable from what he said –
“Let us put our trust more fully than ever in Him who will order all things for the best who put full reliance on Him.”
“God has created man in his own intellectual image, and graciously permitted him to study His modes of operation, and rewards his industry in this line by giving him powers and instruments which affect in the highest degree his material welfare.”
Joseph Henry
