2020
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1714740
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The Need for Multidisciplinary Research within the History and Theory of Homeopathy

Abstract: The controversial issue of homeopathy's scientificity will, in all probability, not be settled by means of clinical trials alone, as long as uncertainty or ignorance about methodological, philosophical, and socio-economical essentials prevail on both sides of the argument. Rather than uncritically adopt the standards of the currently predominant paradigm, homeopathy should not forget its roots, peculiarities, and self-conception. Contrary to conventional medicine, it is based on a teleological image of humanit… Show more

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“…Nevertheless, what seems to be constant and true across the centuries and millennia since Hippocrates is the classical insight into the nature of medicine as a practical science sui generis or healing art, whose principles and theories may only be instrumental in respect to the primacy of its beneficent goal, to be applied or modified according to the need of the individual case and situation. 89 Therefore, homeopaths (as well as their critics) may be well advised to refrain from dogmatism and sophism, and rather adopt a critical distance towards, and a pragmatic dealing with, principles and theories. Eventually, Hahnemann's initial proposal of a new hermeneutic principle would seem to come closer to a solid, valid and durable conception than his later attempt at connecting to a specific scientific discourse.…”
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“…Nevertheless, what seems to be constant and true across the centuries and millennia since Hippocrates is the classical insight into the nature of medicine as a practical science sui generis or healing art, whose principles and theories may only be instrumental in respect to the primacy of its beneficent goal, to be applied or modified according to the need of the individual case and situation. 89 Therefore, homeopaths (as well as their critics) may be well advised to refrain from dogmatism and sophism, and rather adopt a critical distance towards, and a pragmatic dealing with, principles and theories. Eventually, Hahnemann's initial proposal of a new hermeneutic principle would seem to come closer to a solid, valid and durable conception than his later attempt at connecting to a specific scientific discourse.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Nevertheless, what seems to be constant and true across the centuries and millennia since Hippocrates is the classical insight into the nature of medicine as a practical science sui generis or healing art, whose principles and theories may only be instrumental in respect to the primacy of its beneficent goal, to be applied or modified according to the need of the individual case and situation. 89 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Encourage interdisciplinary interactions and research 20 —extend support by funding and providing laboratory and equipment to researchers exploring biological responses to homoeopathic potencies/ultra-high dilutions…”
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“…We complete this issue of the journal with a thought-provoking Debate article, which has its basis in history, advocating the need for a multidisciplinary approach to enhance the appreciation of homeopathy through its rich past. 12…”
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