Philosophy and Theory Flashcards
1
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Samuel Hahnemann MD
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Medical doctor in 18th and 19th century. Author of Organon of Medicine
2
Q
Did Hahnemann create the guiding principles and laws of homeopathy?
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No.
He elucidated them. They are Universal laws, similar to the laws that govern physics and chemistry
3
Q
Rational Medicine
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Scientific medicine must conform to at least three requirements:
It must be based on facts.
It must be rational, that is logical.
It must be demonstrably true.
4
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First homeopathic remedy Hahnemann used
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Cinchona officinalis (quinine extracted to treat Malaria)
5
Q
When did homeopathy spread to the US?
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1825
6
Q
Can homeopathy fight bacteria and viruses?
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No. But it supports the body’s vital force in elucidating the pathogens
