PHL 5120 - Naturopathic History and Philosophy II

Credit(s): 1.00

The second course in this series deepens the exploration of the philosophical basis of naturopathic medicine and the role of the naturopathic physician in today’s world and in the medical system. Emphasis is placed on further insights into the six guiding principles of naturopathic philosophy: first do no harm, the healing power of nature, identify and treat the cause, treat the whole person, physician as teacher, and prevention. This course includes applications of concepts in medical ethics introduced in the Fall course.