Humaniculture (Classic Reprint)

Hubert Higgins

ISBN 10: 1331199557 / ISBN 13: 9781331199557

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book sheds light on the complex subject of human development within a social sphere, and the roadblocks that can complicate a human's ability to thrive. The author presents a perspective on what it means to be human, and how that can be measured and evaluated. Touching on the history of medical doctrine and therapies, the author presents an indictment of the failings of modern medical practice, which they argue has neglected the basic and essential aspects of human health and development. In place of the current medical paradigm, the author suggests a comprehensive and holistic approach, which views the human not as simply a collection of symptoms, but as a nuanced being with a complex array of needs. 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 # 9781331199557_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Humaniculture (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331199557
• ISBN 13: 9781331199557
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Psychology

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Synopsis

Origins and ideas shaping health today

This book traces how medical thought grew from early practice to a theory-driven science. It shows how patients’ needs pushed physicians to learn, test, and refine treatments, and how different schools of thought have guided care across centuries. The discussion places Humaniculture in a historical arc, linking ancient Greek ideals, the acquisition of positive knowledge, and the idea that health comes from adapting to one’s surroundings.

Two short paragraphs frame the value of this history. It explains how ancient diet, education, and lifestyle influenced early medical practice and how later science changed the way we approach healing. The text also surveys the role of environment, habit, and evolving methods in shaping health, offering a broad view of medicine as both craft and ongoing search for understanding.

• How Greek philosophy and practice connected diet, education, and health.
• How positive knowledge shifted medicine from tradition to experiment.
• How the environment and daily habits influence disease and recovery.
• How the concept of Humaniculture emerged and why it matters today.

Ideal for readers of medical history, philosophy of health, and anyone curious about the long arc from ancient care to modern science.