This controversial work of medical history traces the development of two rival schools of medical thought in the 19th century: allopathy and homeopathy. Through a careful analysis of the scientific and philosophical underpinnings of each approach, as well as a detailed survey of their respective histories and practices, the author provides readers with a fascinating and highly informative account of the origins of modern medicine. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medical practice, the philosophy of medicine, or the social and cultural contexts of scientific inquiry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.