History of Science 2220 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Prehistoric Medicine, Medicine Man, On Ancient Medicine

• School: Western University
• Department: History of Science
• Course: History of Science 2220
• Professor: Lawrence Burns

Document Summary

Because the timing of the invention of writing varies per culture and region, the term. In apache society, as would likely have been the case in many others, the medicine men initiate a ceremony over the patient, which is attended by family and friends. It consists of magic formulas, prayers, and drumming. Supernatural practise: neolithic era 8000-6500 bc, ice age (16000-10000 bc, neolithic revolution. Intro of agriculture and domestication (10000-2000 years: hunter/gatherer settlement & agriculture, 3 conceptual approaches to medicine, surpernatural. Healing (and disease) is caused by [the] god(s), spirits, saints, and demonic forces. Caused by gods or some otherworldly force that isn"t bound by the laws of science. God id a higher power than humans/mortals seemingly unrelated phenomena instructive, therapeutic. The body is understood though a philosophical perspective, that is separate form religion (more or less), but lacks scientific proof. Approach: philosophical relfection and cosmology, not dependent on gods or spirits, although may be religious influences.