Homoeopathy and Its Kindred Delusions (eBook)

Unveiling the Truth Behind Medical Delusions and Pseudoscience

Sr. Oliver Wendell Holmes (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2020
76 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406643948-4 (EAN)

Infos

In 'Homoeopathy and Its Kindred Delusions' by Sr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, the author critiques the practice of homoeopathy and similar medical treatments prevalent in the 19th century. Through a series of essays, Holmes examines the origins of these medical beliefs and highlights their lack of scientific basis. Written in a straightforward and persuasive style, the book serves as a scathing indictment of pseudoscientific practices in medicine, making it a significant contribution to the literature on evidence-based healthcare. Holmes' sharp wit and logical reasoning are evident throughout the text, appealing to readers interested in critical thinking and medical history. As a respected physician and lecturer, Holmes's expertise lends credibility to his arguments, shedding light on the dangers of medical quackery and the importance of evidence-based medicine. 'Homoeopathy and Its Kindred Delusions' is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the scientific method, offering valuable insights into the ongoing debate between traditional and alternative healthcare practices.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.12.2020
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften
• Schlagworte: 1840s works • Alternative medicine • Delusions • Essays • Health • history of medicine • Homoeopathy • Lectures • Literary criticism • medical pseudoscience • Medicine • Nature • Oliver Wendell Holmes • Pseudoscience • Science • skepticism • speeches