A Disquisition on the True Physician

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A Disquisition on the True Physician

Overview

This item is a digitized copy of a single‑page thesis titled A Disquisition on the True Physician written in English by Angenette A. Hunt. The manuscript was submitted on 26 November 1851 as the inaugural thesis for the M.D. degree at the Female Medical College of Pennsylvania. The digital collection contains 14 high‑resolution TIFF and JPEG images that together reproduce the front matter, main text, and concluding remarks of the original document. The file set is part of the PINAX repository and is hosted by the Arke Institute.

Background

Angenette A. Hunt, a resident of Hamilton, New York, studied at the Female Medical College of Pennsylvania, an institution that later became affiliated with Drexel University. The thesis was reviewed by Dr. W.N. Hunt, the college’s receptor. The work reflects the early 19th‑century movement to formalize medical education for women and to articulate a professional identity for physicians. The document draws on classical authorities such as Hippocrates, Galen, and Erasistratus, and it frames the “true physician” as a blend of scientific rigor and moral virtue.

Contents

The scanned pages include:
  • Title page with author, college, and date.
  • Statement of purpose and thesis declaration.
  • Introduction outlining the definition of a true physician.
  • 4–12. Exposition of qualities, duties, and historical precedents, interspersed with references to ancient and contemporary medical figures.
  • Advocacy for women’s participation in medicine, arguing that gentleness, patience, and natural sympathy are inherent female traits suited to healing.
  • Closing remarks and signatures.
  • The OCR text confirms the presence of key themes such as the “Father of Medicine,” the role of dietetics, and the call for higher education for women.

    Scope

    The thesis covers the period up to 1851 and is situated in Pennsylvania, United States. It addresses the history of medicine, medical education, and women’s roles in the profession. The material is limited to a single author’s argument and does not include external commentary or subsequent editions. The item is valuable for researchers studying the development of medical curricula, gender in medicine, and 19th‑century medical rhetoric.

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