Question

Arrange the following concepts in the chronological order of their appearance in the aphorisms of sixth edition of Organon of Medicine, starting from lowest to highest.

• A. [(A)] \textbf{Preserver of health}
• B. [(B)] \textbf{Highest ideal of cure}
• C. [(C)] \textbf{Fundamental cause}
• D. [(D)] \textbf{Portrait of the disease} \textbf{Choose the correct answer from the options given below :}

Hint:

\textbf{Organon of Medicine: Structure and Concepts.} Understanding the sequential unfolding of concepts in the Organon provides a deeper insight into Hahnemann's systematic approach to homeopathic philosophy and practice. The initial aphorisms lay down the fundamental principles, followed by discussions on health, disease, and treatment methodologies.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

To arrange these concepts in the chronological order of their appearance in the aphorisms of the sixth edition of Hahnemann's Organon of Medicine (starting from the lowest aphorism number to the highest): \begin{itemize} \item (B) Highest ideal of cure is discussed in Aphorism §1. \item (A) Preserver of health is discussed in Aphorisms §4 and §81. \item (C) Fundamental cause (of chronic diseases, i.e., miasms) is introduced and elaborated upon starting from Aphorism §80. \item (D) Portrait of the disease (totality of symptoms) is discussed extensively in the context of case-taking, starting from Aphorism §84. \end{itemize} Therefore, the correct chronological order of appearance of these concepts from the lowest to the highest aphorism number is B, A, C, D.