Br Homeopath J 1981; 70(03): 152-159
DOI: 10.1016/S0007-0785(81)80037-3
 
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Is homœopathy scientific?

A reply to Anthony Campbell
Peter Fisher

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Publication Date:
25 June 2018 (online)

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Summary

Campbell has raised the question as to whether homœopathy is scientific. Using Popper's epistmeology, he concludes that it is not. Popper's views and their relevance to homœopathy are discussed. Some recent results of scientific and historical research are examined in relation to homœopathy. It is concluded that it is feasible and highly desirable that homœopathy should become scientific.