Superstition in Medicine

"Superstition in Medicine" by Hugo Magnus is an exploration of the historical connections between superstition and medical practices, revealing how religious beliefs shaped the evolution of medicine. It critically investigates the presence of superstitions in medicine, tracing their origins to ancient civilizations where divine influence was believed to control health. The book introduces medical superstition as the belief that bodily functions can be influenced through supernatural interventions, without considering their physical nature. This analysis emphasizes that despite scientific progress, superstitious beliefs still affect modern medicine, and will classify and dissect these superstitions based on their historical roots.