| Author |
Hartmann, Franz, 1838-1912 |
| Title |
Occult science in medicine
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Theosophical Publishing Society, 1893.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 49.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occult_Science_in_Medicine
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Occult Science in Medicine" by Franz Hartmann is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the profound interplay between ancient wisdom and modern medical practices, suggesting that forgotten truths from former eras could significantly enhance contemporary understandings of health, disease, and the human constitution. With a focus on esoteric knowledge, the book investigates the relationship between spiritual and physical aspects of health, making a case for a more holistic approach to medicine that integrates inner consciousness and healing. At the start of the book, the author reflects on the evolution of knowledge and how ancient insights can be overlooked by modern science. Hartmann emphasizes the importance of recognizing the multi-faceted nature of humanity, suggesting that true medicine must consider the connections between the physical body, the mind, and the spirit. He posits that many diseases stem from disharmony within these aspects, advocating for a deeper exploration into the "inner man." The opening sets a tone of inquiry, encouraging readers to question conventional medical paradigms and explore a more mystical and holistic understanding of health and well-being. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
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| LoC Class |
R: Medicine
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| Subject |
Occultism
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| Subject |
Medicine, Magic, mystic, and spagiric
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71252 |
| Release Date |
Jul 22, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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