Hahnemann in Sibiu: possible influence of the ideas of Baron d'Holbach

Authors

  • Silvia Waisse Priven PUC-SP, Brazil
  • Gheorghe Jurj Universitatea de Vest din Timisoara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51910/ijhdr.v7i23.53

Keywords:

Homeopathy, History, Hahnemann, Brukenthal, Holbach

Abstract

The present paper discusses the possible influence that the 1777-79 stay in Sibiu, at Baron of Brukenthal’s palace, might have had on Samuel Hahnemann’s early training. In this context, an analysis of the contents of Baron of Brukenthal’s Library as depicted in a catalog to which Hahnemann contributed was performed. Data suggest that Hahnemann was particularly interested in the ideas of Baron d’Holbach. The Appendix describes all the works related to Medicine and Natural Philosophy listed in the catalog.

Keywords: Homeopathy; History; Early influences of Hahnemann; Sibiu/Hermannstadt; Holbach.
  Hahnemann em Sibiu: a possível influéncia das idéias do barão d´Holbach
Resumo
O presente artigo discute a possível influéncia sobre a formação inicial de Hahnemann de sua estada no palácio do barão de Brukenthal, em Sibiu, entre 1777 e 1779. Para tanto, foi analisado o conteúdo do acervo da biblioteca do barão de Brukenthal, tal como descrito num catálogo que o próprio Hahnemann contribuiu a compor. Os resultados sugerem que Hahnemann esteve particularmente interessado nas idéias do barão d´Holbach. No Apéndice são listadas todas as obras relacionadas com medicina e filosofia natural citadas nesse catálogo.

Palavras-chave: Homeopatia; História; Primeiras influéncias de Hahnemann; Sibiu / Hermannstadt; Holbach.
  Hahnemann en Sibiu: la posible influencia de las ideas del barón de Holbach
Resumen
Este artículo discute la influencia que puede haber tenido en la formación temprana de Samuel Hahnemann su estadía en el palacio del barón de Brukenthal en Sibiu, entre 1777 y 1779. Para tanto, fue analizado el contenido de la biblioteca del barón de Brukenthal, como descripto en un catálogo que el propio Hahnemann ayudó a componer. Los resultados sugieren que Hahnemann estaba particularmente interesado en las ideas del barón de Holbach. En el Apéndice, son listadas todas las obras relacionadas com medicina y filosofía natural presentes en dicho catalágo.

Palabras-clave: Homeopatía; Historia; primeiras influencias de Hahnemann; Sibiu / Hermannstadt; Holbach.
  Correspondence author: Silvia Waisse Priven; [email protected]
How to cite this article: Waisse Priven S, Jurj G. Hahnemann in Sibiu: possible influence of the ideas of Baron d’Holbach. Int J High Dilution Res [online]. 2008 [cited YYYY Mmm DD]; 7(23): 93-102. Available from: http://journal.giri-society.org/index.php/ijhdr/article/view/53/344.
 

Author Biographies

Silvia Waisse Priven, PUC-SP, Brazil

MD, PhD, MA, BC Homeopathy, BC Pediatrics, Postdoctoral researcher, History of Science,PUC-SP.

Gheorghe Jurj, Universitatea de Vest din Timisoara

MD, DSc, MA, BC Homeopathy, President of National Association of Clinical Homeopathy, Romenia, Vice-president of Romanian Society of Homeopathy

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Published

2021-12-28

How to Cite

Waisse Priven, S., & Jurj, G. (2021). Hahnemann in Sibiu: possible influence of the ideas of Baron d’Holbach. International Journal of High Dilution Research - ISSN 1982-6206, 7(23), 93–102. https://doi.org/10.51910/ijhdr.v7i23.53

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Theoretical and Historical Research

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