What did Paracelsus' medical movement focus on?
Study of his works
Ignoring his works
Opposing his works
Destroying his works
Answer
Paracelsus' medical movement, known as Paracelsianism, emphasized the study of his own works and writings. He rejected the traditional medical practices of his time, which were heavily influenced by Theories of Galen and Hippocrates. Instead, Paracelsus believed that the human body was a microcosm of the universe and that illness was caused by an imbalance of the four elements: earth, air, fire, and water.
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