John Milne Bramwell
John Milne Bramwell
John Milne Bramwell (Template:IPA-en) was a Scottish physician and author, best known for his work in the field of hypnotism. He was born in Perth, Scotland in 1852 and died in 1925.
Etymology
The name "John" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is gracious". "Milne" is a Scottish surname of Gaelic origin, meaning "mill". "Bramwell" is an English surname, derived from a place name in Cumbria, and means "well where broom grows".
Career
Bramwell began his career as a general practitioner in Edinburgh, before developing an interest in hypnotism. He studied under the French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot at the Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris. Bramwell's work in hypnotism was pioneering, and he wrote extensively on the subject. His most notable work is "Hypnotism: Its History, Practice and Theory".
Related Terms
- Hypnotism: A state of human consciousness involving focused attention and reduced peripheral awareness characterized by an enhanced capacity for response to suggestion.
- Jean-Martin Charcot: A French neurologist and professor of anatomical pathology, known as "the founder of modern neurology".
- Salpêtrière Hospital: A historic hospital in Paris, France. It was a former gunpowder factory ("salpêtrière" means "sulphur mill" in French), but was converted into a hospital by Louis XIV.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on John Milne Bramwell
- Wikipedia's article - John Milne Bramwell
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