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Year : 1984 | Volume
: 3 | Issue : 3 | Page : 123--128
Philosophical presuppositions of ayurveda and modern medicine
AK Sinha
E - 7, University Campus, Kurukshetra 132 119, India
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A K Sinha
E - 7, University Campus, Kurukshetra 132 119
India
The theory of Ayurveda rests on the concepts of matter, vital principle, mind, and pure consciousness. It is a holistic theory of medicine, which aims at restoration of physical and mental health, and spiritual well-being in a sick person, so that he may self-actualize himself, and eventually, realize his nature as pure consciousness. Modern Western medicine tries to reduce consciousness, and vital principle to biochemical entities. It is a value-neutral science, and considers the aim of therapy as removal of pathological symptoms. Its theoretical position is weak. Interface between medical and value science is urgently needed.
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Sinha A K. Philosophical presuppositions of ayurveda and modern medicine.Ancient Sci Life 1984;3:123-128
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