Zur Rezeption von Hallers medizinischem und medizinhistorischem Werk im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert

Abstract.

A survey of the secondary literature of Albrecht Haller’s medical work after his death (1777) reveals that already in the 19th century most of his topics and his method were discussed and appreciated. Within physiology his doctrine of irritability and sensibility received most attention. The 20th century shows a considerable expansion of the secondary literature. However, there is still a lack of monographs dealing with Haller’s medical work in a comprehensive way. Not only was the appreciation of Haller’s medical work in the more than 200 years since his death constantly high but, for whatever reasons, it is even characterized by an increasing interest of researchers from many fields.