Epilepsy – from mysticism to science - 10/11/21
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The understanding of epilepsy has been in progressive evolution since Antiquity, with scientific advances culminating in the last few decades. Throughout history, epilepsy was plagued by mystical misconceptions involving either demonic possessions, witchcraft, or divine interventions. This has frequently altered or even halted any real progress in its scientific understanding or its social perception. This metaphysical context is also at the core of the stigma revolving around this condition, some of which still lingering today. This review explores the origins of these mystical beliefs, and describes the chronological evolution of epilepsy from mysticism to science across different civilizations and eras.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Epilepsy, History, Superstition, Misconceptions, Mysticism, Science
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Vol 177 - N° 9
P. 1047-1058 - novembre 2021 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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