The Science of Therapeutics, According to the Principles of Homoeopathy, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

Hartmann's attempt to apply the doctrine of Homoeopathy to special Pathology has, so far, remained solitary and alone in the literature of our school; that is, if we do not include in the list popular publications or such as only refer to one part of Pathology. However strange this may seem to any one who is not familiar with Homoeopathy, yet this absence of all pathological treatises after the example of Hartmann, is in perfect accord with the spirit of this doctrine, as we shall show by-and-by. A system of special Therapeutics never was, nor ever will be, a necessary, scientifically founded requisite of our doctrine, but will always depend upon the necessity of mediating between us and our therapeutic antipodes and opponents. In this way they will find it easier to institute clinical experiments with our system of treatment, and to form correct opinions concerning its scientific value. Starting from this stand-point it becomes indispensable, as a preliminary step, not only to explain the general principles of Homoeopathy, but likewise to show in what manner this new system of treatment aflfects the science of Pathology. In this respect our general system of Therapeutics must necessarily differ from that of other therapeutie manuals; our position in the domain of medicine, which is still of a polemic character, compels us to touch certain questions which, though not necessarily included within the range of Therapeutics, yet are of essential importance to ourselves. A mong these questions, the question, What is Homoeopathy? What is its aim and object? occupies a prominent place. But few physicians who are not homoeopaths, will be able to answer this question satisfactorily. Let us hasten to add that this is in a great measure the fault of the homoeopaths themselves. Rashly and improperly the unessential points are made prominent points of doctrine; the