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SAN FRANCISCO: - Bruce's Job Printing House, 535 Sacramento Street, - 1872
Born April 10th, 1775;—Died June 4th, 1843.
"What is Truth?"
Samuel Hahnemann.
But a brigther day was about to dawn.
"Homœopathy and Regular Medicine."
In this thoughtful essay, a nineteenth‑century physician surveys the turbulent landscape of medical thought, contrasting the established practice of allopathy with the rising tide of homeopathy. He frames his discussion against an age of relentless inquiry, where even long‑standing doctrines are subjected to the crucible of reason and experience. The author’s prose blends historical anecdotes with sharp critique, inviting listeners to consider how centuries of trial, error, and belief have shaped today’s healing arts.
The work proceeds to chart the evolution of medical theories from Hippocratic roots through the modern laboratory, highlighting both the triumphs and the persistent misconceptions that lingered into the late‑1800s. By examining the personalities and ideas that propelled the field forward, the writer urges a balanced, evidence‑based view while acknowledging the allure of untested remedies. Listeners will come away with a richer appreciation of the ongoing quest to define “truth” in medicine and the enduring tension between tradition and innovation.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (61K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2010-02-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1820
A 19th-century writer on homeopathy, he is best known for a short 1872 address published in San Francisco that argues the case for homeopathic medicine in plain, public-facing terms.
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