Disease, a Part of the Plan of Creation (Classic Reprint)

Benjamin Eddy Cotting

ISBN 10: 1333245033 / ISBN 13: 9781333245030

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book explores the role of disease as part of a purposeful natural order, as theorized by the author. It argues that disease is an integral part of the plan of Creation, rather than a random event or a flaw in design. The author examines the history of disease, from its earliest origins to its continued presence in the present day, and posits that it has been a constant and necessary factor in the development of life on Earth. The book delves into the complex interactions between disease and the human body, arguing that diseases are not simply negative forces to be eradicated but rather essential elements in the maintenance of balance and health. Through an examination of specific diseases and their historical impact, the author uncovers patterns and mechanisms that challenge conventional understandings of pathology and offer new perspectives on the nature of disease and our relationship with it. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781333245030_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Disease, a Part of the Plan of Creation (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333245033
• ISBN 13: 9781333245030
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • General Medicine

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Synopsis

Exploring disease as a natural part of creation and the medical craft that studies it

This 1865 discourse, delivered before the Massachusetts Medical Society, surveys how physicians understand and treat disease. It argues for a broader, more scientific view of illness and emphasizes careful study of each case over quick drugging. The work frames the doctor’s role as balancing empirical knowledge with the mysteries of health, aiming to advance medical truth.

Readers will encounter a historical perspective on medical philosophy, including debates about self-limiting diseases and the limits of treatment. The author reflects on the profession’s duties, the evolution of practice, and the need for deeper understanding of the body and disease within the larger plan of creation.

• Historical context for mid-19th century medical thinking and its key figures
• Arguments for examining disease processes without overreliance on drugs
• Discussion of how medical education and practice should adapt to new knowledge
• Conceptual links between disease, creation, and the physician’s responsibilities

Ideal for readers interested in the history of medicine, medical philosophy, and 19th‑century scientific debates.