D.D. Palmer vs. B.J. Palmer: comparing their philosophy, science and art
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David Daniel Palmer, the founder of chiropractic, disagreed with his son Bartlett Joshua on some very basic issues such as the definition of science and the chiropractic profession itself. Some people attribute the lack of acceptance of the profession, legally and in terms of pubic relations, to the definitions given by B.J. Palmer. However, the persistent and effective efforts of B.J. Palmer have also allowed chiropractic to survive. The question of definition has been a major source of trouble and dissension. D.D. Palmer founded the science and art of correcting abnormal functions, as well as the basic principles of this practice. He resented and objected to the writings of his son. B.J. Palmer appears not to have understood that a science cannot be considered a science without its own special subject matter. He defined chiropractic as a limited branch of medicine dealing with the cause of disease as its subject matter. D.D. Palmer defined the subject matter of chiropractic as the correction of abnormal function. It was B.J. Palmer who defined chiropractic as 'a philosophy, science and art of things natura.' He also referred to it as 'a system of adjusting segments of the spine for the removal of the cause of disease.' Now a definition of chiropractic has been adopted that allows it to evolve as a science. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)
Publication Name: Journal of Chiropractic
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-9984
Year: 1991
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Honoring the living pioneer: the Lee-Homewood Chiropractic Heritage Award, 1981-1990
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Chiropractic is approaching its 100th birthday. The early history of the profession has become better understood through the efforts of the Association for the History of Chiropractic. The struggle of the profession to gain acceptance culminated in 1963 when New York State created a chiropractic examining board; this took 50 years to achieve. The Association for the History of Chiropractic wished to bring special recognition to the early leaders of the profession, while those men were still alive. Some of the most important figures during the first 100 years of chiropractic are presented. These included Lyndon E. Lee, prominent in the battle for acceptance in New York State; Albert Earl Homewood, a teacher and administrator; Joseph Janse, a symbol of chiropractic to many people; Clarence Wolsey Weiant, a leading proponent for higher academic standards in chiropractic education; Foster Lee Lemly, a leader of the licensing battle in Texas; William N. Coggins, educator; Dan Spears, who achieved licensure for chiropractic hospitals in Colorado; Robert C. Bowie, a pioneer; and Leonard Griffin, an activist and man with a mission. It was Dr. Griffin who espoused the definition of chiropractic that was eventually adopted by the Association of Chiropractic Colleges. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)
Publication Name: Journal of Chiropractic
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-9984
Year: 1991
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