A methodical system of nosology / translated from the Latin of Doctor William Cullen ; by Eldad Lewis.

  • Cullen, William, 1710-1790.
Date:
[1808]
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Credit: A methodical system of nosology / translated from the Latin of Doctor William Cullen ; by Eldad Lewis. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the National Library of Medicine (U.S.), through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the National Library of Medicine (U.S.)

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    IT afiorus the enquirer after knowledge the highest sati > faction, to contemplate the multiplied improvements that haxg been made in every part of Science, and especially in Medicine, within a few years past. Freed from the shackles of system, and the imposing authori- ty of names, Men of letters have surveyed the universe of na- ture, with a scrutinizing eye, corrected numberless erroneous opinions, and removed the veil that heretofore concealed mr.ny important truths from the view of mortals. The present period v.'ill be considered by future ages, as a most important era in the annals of science. Still however the scientific horizon is not equally lucid in every part. The mists of error spread an obscurity here and there, and the spectator turns from the view with dissatisfaction and sorrow. It is allowed by all, that the celebrated Brown and Daswis have displayed in their writings, the greatest industry, and the highest ingenuity, and we there find many important medical facts placed in fair and conspicuous points of view, among which are interspersed several new ideas, which are very beneficial, and really improve the Art. But at the same time it cannot be denied, that these writers ore sometimes visionary, sometimes puerile, sometimes errone- ous, and often defective and unsatisfactory. It is presumed, that their most zealous advocates will admit, that a student formed in the most perfect manner, from their systems alone, would make a very indifferent practitioner. To remedy these defects therefore, and to form the accomplished Physician, re- course is had, and will continue to be had, to the works of other illustrious Masters in the Art. A 2