The Evolution of Modern Medicine by Sir William Osler

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Author Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919
Title The Evolution of Modern Medicine
A Series of Lectures Delivered at Yale University on the Silliman Foundation in April, 1913
Contents Origin of medicine -- Greek medicine -- Mediaeval medicine -- The Renaissance and the rise of anatomy and physiology -- The rise and development of modern medicine -- The rise of preventive medicine.
Credits Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger
Summary "The Evolution of Modern Medicine" by Sir William Osler is a series of lectures delivered at Yale University in the early 20th century, specifically in the early 1910s. The work presents a comprehensive historical account of the development of medicine, tracing its evolution from primitive practices rooted in superstition and magic to the rational methods characteristic of modern science. Osler explores the contributions of various cultures and periods, emphasizing the importance of key figures and the slow, often tumultuous journey towards a more systematic understanding of medicine. At the start of the lectures, Osler sets the stage by discussing the origins of medicine, suggesting it arose from humanity's instinctual compassion for one another. He notes the transition from a world filled with magical beliefs and divine intervention to one where systematic observations and empirical practices begin to take precedence. The opening portion emphasizes how ancient civilizations, particularly those in Egypt and Babylon, shaped early medical practices while still being heavily influenced by superstition. Through poetic language and vivid imagery, Osler frames the history of medicine as not merely a progression of techniques but as a story woven with the threads of philosophy, ethics, and human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class R: Medicine
Subject Medicine -- History
Category Text
EBook-No. 1566
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 6, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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