Guest guest Posted June 5, 2000 Report Share Posted June 5, 2000 Hello, Ken, regarding your remark: > Are you familiar with The Structure of Scientific Revolutions > by Thomas Kuhn? In it he describes in general terms > the kinds of issues that we find ourselves face to face with. > I would highly recommend that this profound work be required reading for anyone involved with the development of science (art) in all regards. And I agree with you that all of us are " faced with the challenge of bringing ancient ideas into harmony with contemporary conditions. " We are fortunate to exist in a society which allows for freedom of speech and thought. We are blessed in being the recipients of the good fortunes of battle, heirs to struggle and rewards of the victor. Beside the joy of reward is the responsibility of good fortune.... Contemporary conditions require the need for contemporary thinking. The environmental conditions of China in 100 B.C. were far different than those of contemporary America. Reiterating previous dissertation, we do not wake with the sunrise, nor bed with the sunset. We do not eat local in-season foods. The rules of season and circadian rhythms (as in the Huang Di Nei Jing) require revision in this modern world. Study of the classics is invaluable. Study of other views of dis- ease is also invaluable. Progress is a reflection of growth. That which does not grow is stagnant. Stagnation leads to death. Let us progress, both with-in this East Asian paradigm, and beyond. Once again, the Truth is the Truth, whether decribed in Mandarin or German or English. The body is the same. Ken, thanks again, you are way cool! luke -- In , " Cosmic Dragon LLC " <yulong@m...> wrote: > Jason, > > Just a general comment on the cyclical modernization of > Chinese medicine that has occurred repeatedly in China > over the past many centuries... > > Well, that's the first comment, i.e. that those who wish > to study and apply Chinese medicine are constantly faced > with the challenge of bringing ancient ideas into harmony > with contemporary conditions. That was the problem facing > the authors of the Nei Jing. That was the problem facing > Hua Tuo, Zhang Zhong Jing, and others from the Han > forward. > > We face the same challenge today. We now have the > benefit of the accumulated best efforts of centuries' of > scholars. We also have the benefit of modern scientific > methods and rigors. > > Are you familiar with The Structure of Scientific Revolutions > by Thomas Kuhn? In it he describes in general terms > the kinds of issues that we find ourselves face to face with. > > Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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