Rational Beliefs About Illness Flashcards
Edexcel 1HI0 GCSE History
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Rational beliefs about illness
Beliefs based on logical reasoning and evidence, often linked to scientific observation and natural causes.
Hippocrates' theory of the four humours
The idea that illness was caused by an imbalance of blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile.
Galen's influence on rational medicine
Expanded on Hippocrates' ideas, emphasising observation and dissection to understand the human body.
Importance of observation in rational medicine
Doctors were encouraged to observe symptoms and record findings to diagnose and treat illnesses.
Impact of the Renaissance on rational beliefs
Renewed interest in science and anatomy led to challenges to traditional ideas and more evidence-based approaches.
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