He was very perceptive and very original in almost everything he did. It therefore remains unlikely that he copied Paracelsus. And it is often imposssible to trace back to its source an idea that has taken root in someone's mind and then borne fruit many years later. Emulators must simply observe them very closely in order to become good or to work out why they are so good. Others are good at describing and teaching but cannot do it very well.
Some rare beings are good at doing and at describing and teaching.
Hahnemann was in this latter category. He combined a genius for doing new things and for teaching them, describing them, and for analysing the meaning and significance of what he was doing. He was well rooted in bothworlds - theory and method, both as a keen observer and experimenter but also as an articulate and competent theoretician. He explored and stressed both aspects - we should try and follow his lead and strive to be strong in both areas. The reasoning behind theory and method is very interesting and focuses upon how Hahnemann discovered homeopathy in the first place.