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Uniform Title: Aberglauben in der Medizin. English

Title: Superstition in Medicine

Note: Reading ease score: 45.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Contents: What is medical superstition? -- Theism in its relation to medicine and in its struggle with the physico-mechanical theory of life -- Religion the support of medical superstition -- The influence of philosophy upon the form and origin of medical superstition -- The relations of natural science to medical superstition -- Influence exerted upon the development of superstition by medicine itself -- Medical superstition and insanity.

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Summary: "Superstition in Medicine" by Hugo Magnus is a scientific publication written during the early 20th century. This work explores the historical interplay between superstition and medical practice, delving into how misconceptions rooted in theology have influenced the development of medicine over the centuries. The text serves as a critical examination of the persistent superstitions still present in modern medicine, which Magnus argues have deep historical ties to religious and philosophical beliefs. At the start of the book, the author outlines the concept of medical superstition, defining it as the belief that both normal and pathological bodily functions can be explained and treated without consideration for their physical nature through supernatural interventions. Magnus suggests that this notion is a legacy from earlier civilizations, where divine influence was commonly attributed to health and illness. The opening portion sets a tone of critical analysis, emphasizing that while scientific advancement has distanced medicine from these ancient beliefs, the roots of medical superstition still persist in various forms today. The author intends to categorize and dissect these forms of superstition based on their origin, signaling an in-depth exploration of how ancient theories and practices continue to affect contemporary medicine’s credibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Magnus, Hugo, 1842-1907

Translator: Salinger, Julius L. (Julius Lincoln)

EBook No.: 44744

Published: Jan 24, 2014

Downloads: 109

Language: English

Subject: Medicine -- History

Subject: Astrology

Subject: Medical misconceptions

LoCC: Medicine

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:44744:2 2014-01-24T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Salinger, Julius L. (Julius Lincoln) Magnus, Hugo en 1
2024-11-09T02:35:05Z Superstition in Medicine

This edition has images.

Uniform Title: Aberglauben in der Medizin. English

Title: Superstition in Medicine

Note: Reading ease score: 45.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Contents: What is medical superstition? -- Theism in its relation to medicine and in its struggle with the physico-mechanical theory of life -- Religion the support of medical superstition -- The influence of philosophy upon the form and origin of medical superstition -- The relations of natural science to medical superstition -- Influence exerted upon the development of superstition by medicine itself -- Medical superstition and insanity.

Credits: Produced by eagkw, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Superstition in Medicine" by Hugo Magnus is a scientific publication written during the early 20th century. This work explores the historical interplay between superstition and medical practice, delving into how misconceptions rooted in theology have influenced the development of medicine over the centuries. The text serves as a critical examination of the persistent superstitions still present in modern medicine, which Magnus argues have deep historical ties to religious and philosophical beliefs. At the start of the book, the author outlines the concept of medical superstition, defining it as the belief that both normal and pathological bodily functions can be explained and treated without consideration for their physical nature through supernatural interventions. Magnus suggests that this notion is a legacy from earlier civilizations, where divine influence was commonly attributed to health and illness. The opening portion sets a tone of critical analysis, emphasizing that while scientific advancement has distanced medicine from these ancient beliefs, the roots of medical superstition still persist in various forms today. The author intends to categorize and dissect these forms of superstition based on their origin, signaling an in-depth exploration of how ancient theories and practices continue to affect contemporary medicine’s credibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Magnus, Hugo, 1842-1907

Translator: Salinger, Julius L. (Julius Lincoln)

EBook No.: 44744

Published: Jan 24, 2014

Downloads: 109

Language: English

Subject: Medicine -- History

Subject: Astrology

Subject: Medical misconceptions

LoCC: Medicine

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:44744:3 2014-01-24T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Salinger, Julius L. (Julius Lincoln) Magnus, Hugo en 1