Nineteenth-Century Medicine: The Paris School of Medicine

Explore the revolutionary developments in medical science that occurred in Paris following the French Revolution in this 49-minute lecture from Yale University's "Epidemics in Western Society Since 1600" course. Delve into the transition from medieval to modern medicine, examining the challenges to Galenic orthodoxy and the emergence of a new medical epistemology focused on empirical observation and disease-specific diagnosis. Discover the institutional and philosophical foundations of the Paris School of Medicine, the influence of the French Revolution on medical practices, and the shift towards observation-based medicine encapsulated in the phrase "peu lire et beaucoup voir" (read little and see much). Gain insights into the lasting effects of the Paris School on medical education and practice, and understand its pivotal role in shaping modern medical science.