Hahnemann

Hahnemann: The Founder of Scientific Therapeutics is a book written by Robert Ellis Dudgeon and originally published in 1882. The book is a biographical account of Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy, and his contributions to the field of medicine. The book begins with an introduction to Hahnemann's life, including his childhood, education, and early medical career. It then delves into his discovery of the principle of similars, which forms the basis of homeopathy. Dudgeon explores Hahnemann's experiments with various substances and his development of the process of potentization, which involves diluting and shaking substances to create remedies.The book also discusses Hahnemann's theories on disease and his approach to patient care, which focused on treating the whole person rather than just the symptoms. Dudgeon explores Hahnemann's views on vaccination, hygiene, and other medical practices of his time.Throughout the book, Dudgeon provides historical context and references to other medical thinkers of the time, including Hippocrates, Paracelsus, and Galen. He also includes excerpts from Hahnemann's writings and letters, providing insight into the founder's own thoughts and beliefs.Overall, Hahnemann: The Founder of Scientific Therapeutics is a comprehensive look at the life and work of Samuel Hahnemann, providing valuable insight into the development of homeopathy and the history of medicine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.