History of Science 2220 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Herbalism, Samuel Thomson, Samuel Hahnemann
8 Feb 2013
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Can be defined by characteristics such as technologies, railroads, communications (telephones and telegraphs), etc. Travel, communication, and many other things are now instantaneous things that used to take days, weeks, or months. Political organizations, economies, social movements, free trade, and the arts are also elements of modernity. Shift away from religion people view their body scientifically instead of spiritually. Populations begin to take an interest in the life sciences (e. g. biology). During the modern (victorian) period, people study how these different elements and life types are interrelated. People turn to technology and mechanisms to help explain and understand the inner workings of their human body. Pluralistic nature characterized science at this time. It would not have been uncommon for patients to seek treatment from a variety of doctors. There are no regulatory processes, allowing for the flourishing of other forms of medicine and practise to take place.
