title: [Reception of Johann Georg Zimmermann's manuscripts in Montpellier].
abstract: At the end of the 18th century the French physicians discussed Johann Georg Zimmermann's medical concepts (i.e. medical experience, the influence of the soul on health and disease). In contrast to the German scientists, the French, especially those from the School of Montpellier, accepted Zimmermann's medical views as a confirmation of vitalism and neohippocratic medicine. In Germany, Zimmermann's medical works fell into oblivion after his death until the middle of 20th century. This may be a consequence of his intimate contacts to the European high nobility and of his polemic attacks against friends and enemies as well as his contempt for all forms of democracy and the French Revolution.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung Medizingeschichte, Ethik und Theoriebildung in der Medizin der MHH Hannover.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lohff
mesh_terms: D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000266:history*; D005602:France; D005858:Germany; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008374:Manuscripts, Medical as Topic / Q000266:history*; D010686:Philosophy, Medical / Q000266:history*; D014799:Vitalism
vernacular_title: Die Rezeption der Werke Johann Georg Zimmermanns in Montpellier.