Naturopathic History and Philosophy Course
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Naturopathic History and Philosophy
Dr. Blake will be offering a course in Naturopathic History and
Philosophy Spring Quarter 2010. The course covers the evolution of
the profession, the schools, laws, theory, clinical experience, and
philosophy, etc. over the course of the 20th century. Each week a
decade is covered. The course is an easy format of 1 lecture hour
with discussion. The course will review handpicked selections from
the rare naturopathic journals and books of each decade to see in
their own words what the naturopaths of the time were thinking and
seeing. This work is very hard to access and it is not available in
an organized fashion anywhere else. The course packets are a treasure
trove of Naturopathic insight. (For those who would like to delve
into more detail the additional recommended texts provide additional
academic scholarship).
We will review not the dry facts of history, but the relevant
observations, skill sets, theoretical, and diagnostic approaches of
the profession - such as the almost forgotten Naturopathic Basic
Diagnosis - this will be reviewed in the course. Cases from the
different decades will be reviewed, advertisements, therapeutic
modalities, etc. The journal and textbook selections in the course
packet will be useful not only for the course but for future reference
and skill development. Participants will walk away with a solid
understanding of the professions 20th century history - not hazy rumor
but examination of the actual literature in detail, a solid foundation
to forge individual identity of the areas of Natural health that
resonate within us. The large world of Naturopathy and the
implications and influence of our journey through the 20th century
will be discussed. A fun course that participants in the past have
enjoyed whether new to the ND program or about to graduate as doctors.
The course is open to all students. The syllabus details are below.
Dr. Blake was a history editor for the Foundations of Naturopathic
Medicine project and wrote the chapter on history for the textbook
Naturopathic Physical Medicine. Dr. Blake worked with the assistance
of the naturopathic librarian Friedhelm Kirchfeld for 8 years
researching and documenting the professions history. He holds a
degree in cultural anthropology with a focus on cultural and social
historical evolution and is uniquely qualified to offer this course.
If you are thinking of waiting to take this course - do not hesitate.
The course will not be offered again unless the student body
demonstrates an active interest in the course at this time. What
choice will you make?
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
COURSE INFORMATION FORM
TERM: Spring
2009
CREDITS: 1.0
COURSE TITLE/NUMBER: NMH
FACULTY MEMBER: Eric Blake ND, Dipl.
Ac. PHONE:
503-294-7070
OFFICE HOURS: By Appt CLASS TIME &
PLACE: 8-850 AM Thurs
PREREQUISITES: All Students Welcome FORMAT: Lecture
and discussion
COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course the students will have a
solid understanding of the chronological professional history of the
20th century Naturopathic profession, antecedents and international
relationships.
Eg. Associations, Schools, Licensure Laws, Professional Trends, Key
Players
Students will also acquire a deeper understanding of historical trends
in Naturopathic case management analysis, techniques, philosophies
through a formatted reading and discussion of classical texts from the
professional journals and literature.
Eg. Kneipp , Kuhn, Just, Gehman, Cordingley, Wendel, Lust, Schippell,
Reinhold, Davis, Juettner,Cordingley, Benjamin, Carroll, etc.
All with developing an eye towards a balanced analysis.
EVALUATIONS
Weekly Discussion participation
Final Presentation – independent research on subject from historical
perspective (eg measles tx).
Check with teacher for subject approval to prevent
overlap.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSING COURSE: 70% total points
REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING OUT: N/A
ASSOCIATED ELECTIVES: None
TEXTS REQUIRED: Xerox Course Packets 1,2, and Naturopath Case
Addendum available
in
the bookstore. (CP)
TEXTS RECOMMENDED:
Nature Doctors by Wade Boyle and
Friedhelm Kirchfeld (ND)
Nature Cures: A Hx of Alternative
Medicine in America by James C. Whorton (NC)
Nature Cure and Natural
Therapeutics Vol. II by Henry Lindlahr (free
at
soilandhealth.org and healing.org)
RECOMMENDED STUDY AIDS: Positive Thinking, Deep Breathing, Adequate
Rest, Regular Hydrotherapy treatment, Appropriate Music, Light and Air
Baths, Singing, and a Natural Diet.