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Homœopathic Links 2018; 31(01): 014-017
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1629888
Philosophy and Discussion
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Vital Opportunity

Julia Twohig
1   Ethelton, South Australia
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Publication Date:
30 March 2018 (online)

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Abstract

The concept of a vital or life force is integral to homeopathic practice and one of the many departure points from mainstream medicine. Dual-processing theory is presented by researchers as an explanation for why some people can and others cannot think vitalistically.

Keywords

vitalism - life force - duel-processing theory
 

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