“Medicine is not merely a science but an art. The character of the physician may act more powerfully upon the patient than the drugs employed.”
Quote by Paracelsus
Work
The Life and the Doctrines of Philippus Theophrastus, Bombast of Hohenheim Known by the Name of Paracelsus: Extracted and Translated from His Rare and Extensive Works and from Some Unpublished Manuscripts
This volume presents an English rendering of material concerning Paracelsus, the early modern medical reformer who challenged established Galenic traditions and advanced chemical approaches to medicine and natural philosophy. The work draws upon his extensive published corpus, much of which appeared in difficult-to-obtain editions, as well as manuscript sources not previously accessible to a wider readership. The compilation addresses both biographical elements of Paracelsus's life and the substance of his teachings, reflecting his contested reputation as a healer, teacher, and controversial figure in the history of science and medicine. The translation and extraction effort represented an attempt to make available to English readers the thought of a figure whose influence extended across medicine, chemistry, and occult philosophy in the early modern period. more
Author
Paracelsus
Paracelsus, born Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, was a Swiss physician, alchemist, and astrologer. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern medicine and chemistry, having a profound impact on later generations. more