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Quote by: Starboy So alchemy and chemistry should be taught in the same class as if they were on some level equally good explanations?
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Quote by: Isherwood And then we can include the laying-on-of-hands in medical school. Who would like to be first in line for a faith healing of their cancerous brain tumor? |
Actually I do think that for a well rounded education alternative ideas should be presented.
Starboy, chemistry is an outgrowth of alchemy, as I'm sure you know. The alchemist were interested in the properties of elements and the relationships between these elements. Modern chemist are still isolating elements in these 'old' medicinal plants to develop 'new' medicines.
Isherwood, Holistic medicine does serve a purpose now just as it has for centuries. Even in studies today, doctors will admit that a patients attitude helps with the healing process.
The power of the mind is little understood, I don't discount that there is 'something' there.
There may be something in nature, an alchemists element or combination of elements, that may reduce or prevent the growth of Isherwood's brain tumor example. Today, the brain tumor has to be removed with such advanced techniques as opening up the skull with drills and saws, then cutting the tumor out with a sharp knife.
I'm not saying replace todays knowledge with either, but I am saying that all things should be considered.