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J. T. (James Tyler) Kent
1849–1916
Remembered as one of the best-known figures in American homeopathy, he wrote reference works that shaped the field for decades. His books, especially the repertory and materia medica lectures, are still widely recognized by homeopathic practitioners.
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Sexual Neuroses
by J. T. (James Tyler) Kent
About the author
James Tyler Kent (March 31, 1849 – June 5, 1916) was an American physician who became one of the most influential names in homeopathy. He was born in Woodhull, New York, and is commonly described as a leading architect of what later came to be called classical homeopathy.
Kent studied medicine through the eclectic medical tradition before turning to homeopathy. He later taught at homeopathic medical schools and built a strong reputation as a lecturer and writer, helping to shape how generations of students learned the subject.
He is best known for three major works: Repertory of the Homeopathic Materia Medica (1897), Lectures on Homeopathic Materia Medica (1900), and Lectures on Homeopathic Philosophy (1900). Whatever one’s view of homeopathy today, his influence on its literature and teaching was lasting, and his name remains closely tied to the movement’s development in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.