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R. W. STEPHENSON, D.C., Ph.C.
RALPH W. STEPHENSON, D.C., PH.C.
book, simple enuf for the layman, deep enuf for the savant.
Where has always been a void in Chiropractic literature.
work can now be used as a handbook on that subject.
I rejoice with you in its production.
Head. To me, then, the Fountain Head of Chiropractic was B. J.
I have quoted freely from Dr. Palmer’s books, and from Dr.
layman, should he choose to read it.
statements in bold faced type, contain the meat of the subject.
Chiropractic. The balance of the article is elaboration of the same.
fundamental principles, in the manner of deductive geometry.
question for the purpose of reviews.
students have always said was difficult.
Art. 3. SCIENCE, ART AND PHILOSOPHY.
both science and art; and that is the purpose of this book.
knowledge, and a distinct field of investigation or object of study.
definitions to Chiropractic as “the systematic body of conceptions .
given science, to specialize on that particular philosophy.
and art of things natural” is a broad field.
those who have not had its benefits or are ignorant of its principles.
extent, whether they believe it or not; whether they know it or not.
Art. 8. CHIROPRACTIC IS A DEDUCTIVE SCIENCE.
become proven as solid facts of science.
given in the Text as needed.
applicable to the science of medicine.
REVIEW QUESTIONS FOR ARTICLES 2 to 10, inclusive.
1. Give Dr. Palmer’s definition of Chiropractic.
2. Why is it the best definition ?
limited to the human specie ?
Webster’s definitions that apply to a working science.
6. What field for Chiropractic does science, art and philosophy encompass ?
8. What is Chiropractic Philosophy?
to Chiropractic ? Why ?
10. Tell why the Philosophy of Chiropractic is Chiropractic itself.
11. What is the Major Premise of Chiropractic ?
12. Explain why Chiropractic is a well established science.
13. What is inductive reasoning?
14. What are the merits and the faults of inductive reasoning?
material, such as, structure, chemical and physical laws.
being more proof of its Major Premise.
used, is a clinic. This is made clear by a quotation from B. J.
when really it is quite simple.
our schools. Most of our educational books are written inductively.
logic of Chiropractic at first.
Art. 16. THEORIES AND FACTS.
analogy is comparison and should not be used for actuality.
instance to show the working or application of a principle.
rather than a comparison of the things themselves.
Art. 19. THE THREE PHASES OP CHIROPRACTIC STUDY.
1. Study of the Immaterial.
2. Study of the Material.
group of principles underlying the science.
and to trace to causes from the effects.
significance of this, the following comparison is quoted from Dr.
Christian Science—based upon the immaterial—mind.
Medical Science—based upon the material—matter.
Art. 21. THE MISSING LINK.
Premise and the big fundamental of Chiropractic.
things involved in it, or its tenets in regard to them, are principles.
REVIEW QUESTIONS FOR ARTICLES 11 to 21, inclusive.
1. What is a laboratory according to the Chiropractic view?
findings, what interpretation does he put upon both ?
3. What is deductive reasoning?
4. Why is deductive reasoning best suited to Chiropractic ?
5. What is the Chiropractic idea of a clinic?
knows no man can do ?
7. What is an axiom ?
8. Why is Chiropractic so simple fundamentally?
complications instead of keeping Chiropractic simple?
10. What is a paradox?
12. What is a fact?
13. What is a theory?
14. Describe the origin of Chiropractic theories.
15. Where were Chiropractic facts obtained?
16. What is an example ?
17. What is an analogy ?
18. What is the difference between analogy and simile ?
19. What very bad error is the misuse of analogy apt to produce ?
20. What are the three phases of Chiropractic study ?
21. What three factors of the Major Premise do these resolve themselves into ?
24. What is the value of principles in any science ?
in the most expeditious and efficient manner.
governing planting, cultivation, caretaking, etc.
are sciences of abstract perfection.
any and all circumstances that may arise in study.
principles, thereby giving the entire work unity and agreement.
namely, Intelligence, Force and Matter.
Intelligence, 100% Force, 100% Matter.
is 100%, and is always proportional to its requirements.
solicitude for the structures in which they work.
motion, therefore there is universal life in all matter.
the body will have co-ordinated action for mutual benefit.
the structures in which they work.
the nervous system in animal bodies.
No. 30. The Causes of Dis-ease.
work, but it is advisable to learn their names for reference.
REVIEW QUESTIONS FOR ARTICLES 22 to 24, inclusive.
1. What is a principle of a science?
2. What is a fundamental principle ?
3. What are derived principles and what is their purpose?
4. How many principles has Chiropractic?
5. What is a fundamental principle of Chiropractic?
6. Could matter exist without the attention of Universal Intelligence ?
and plants in Chiropractic ?
10. What must this combination have, in order to be perfect?
amount of matter receive from intelligence?
13. What is the function of intelligence?
14. What is the character of Universal forces?
15. Can Universal forces be interfered with?
16. What is the function of matter?
17. Upon what evidence is based the tenet, that there is universal life ?
18. Did any one ever see a force unless it was exhibited by matter?
19. Can you think of the existence of an effect without a cause ?
20. What is Innate Intelligence ?
21. What are signs of life?
22. Where do you find organic matter ?
23. What is the mission of Innate Intelligence?
organic or is it now inorganic matter?
26. What is the function of Innate Intelligence?
26. Has “she” any other function ?
27. Does a flea have as much Innate Intelligence as an elephant?
the way of adaptation ?
29. What is the character of Innate forces ?
could Innate forces be an exception to that law?
33. What does interference with transmission of Innate forces cause?
progressively, instead of skipping all over the book.
this body, depends upon perfect control by Innate Intelligence.
the transmission of those Innate forces through or over the nerves.
removing interference with the transmission of Innate forces.
there been no interference. In this manner, health is restored.
ascertaining and removing the cause of dis-ease.
and interferes with the transmission of mental impulses.
dislocations are not in the realm of Chiropractic.
organization, from which Innate Intelligence controls.
The tissues at the ends of efferent nerves; the tissue cells.
outside; the outer portion, away from the center.
bearing out. Of course this means to bear out from within.
meaning to draw in from without.
nerves, which of course are afferent.
Intelligence in order that “she” be fully aware of their condition.
tissue cell to brain cell for the mental current.
REVIEW QUESTIONS FOR ARTICLES 25 to 31, inclusive.
2. Give the Chiropractic definition of subluxation, verbatim.
4. Dislocations and fractures are in the realm of what profession ?
5. What is meant by “center” ?
6. What is meant by “periphery” ?
7. What is meant by “efferent nerve” ?
8. What is meant by “afferent nerve” ?
10. What is the arrangement of nerve tissue in the body?
11. Of what is this arrangement significant?
physically or balance forces that do it.
Mental forces are necessary to the tissues of the body.
Art. 33. LOCATION OF THE POWER IN ORGANISMS.
mental force. The place from which it comes is the center.
Condition and actions of tissue cells are reported to this center.
Thus, mental force completes a cycle.
the soul was in the sacrum.
place of control is the cab, so Innate’s place of control is the brain.
again and the consecutive places and operations in that course.
and back again to cause.
on how many things we wish to study simultaneously.
Art. 36. THE SIMPLE CYCLE.
Notice that transmission occurs twice in it—going and coming.
memory for they will be used frequently.
Art. 37. THE NORMAL COMPLETE CYCLE.
normal functioning of Innate in the body.
In this cycle thirty-one steps are named; most of them processes.
Art. 38. THE CYCLES GRAPHICALLY REPRESENTED.
are studied. We will refer to it when needed.
indicated by the arrow heads and numbers.
The study of the cycle is by units of force and matter.
cell are fundamental units in Chiropractic.
REVIEW QUESTIONS FOR ARTICLES 32 to 40, inclusive.
1. Where is the center of control in animal organisms ?
3. What is a cycle ?
4. What is a Chiropractic cycle ?
5. In the Universe, how many cycles are there ?
6. How many cycles in the human body ?
8. Why are the cycles of Chiropractic merely names of steps ?
9. Name the steps of the Simple Cycle.
10. How many steps in the Normal Complete Cycle?
11. How many are efferent; how many are afferent?
12. What is the smallest unit of matter considered in function?
13. What is the forun?
amount of matter in the body.
The immediate Source of constructive forces for the collection of tissue cells in its care.
Intelligence, whose headquarters it is.
Its existence is actual, but its location is theoretical.
right here. For this reason it always has 100% mental impulses.
memory, education, and the so-called voluntary functions.
The seat of Educated Mind.
Its existence is actual but its location is theoretical.
It is the chief organ of adaptation to environmental conditions.
guided—called voluntary function. Voluntary pertains to the will.
Body so far as metabolism is concerned.
Innate Brain by the Subsource.
attempting to usurp Innate’s business.
Universal means everywhere—common to every locality.
name. This is true of both the material and the immaterial universe.
length of time you care to name, you could not get out of it.
Infinite means unlimited; no boundary; not defined.
descriptive term applied to Universal Intelligence, therefore. (Prin.
Finite means limited, or bounded.
CYCLE. (119, V.) UNIVERSAL INTELLIGENCE.
which creates and governs all things, both material and immaterial.
CYCLE. (121, V.) INNATE INTELLIGENCE.
governing principle is Innate Intelligence.
has is the amount required to make him what he is.
all, Innate has not, comparatively, very much to work with.
REVIEW QUESTIONS FOR ARTICLES 41 to 50, inclusive.
1. What is the term Source synonymous with?
3. What is Innate Brain ?
4. What is the main characteristic of Innate Brain ?
5. What is Educated Brain ?
6. Does Educated Brain govern the body ?
7. What is Innate Body?
8. What is Educated Body?
9. In what “body” are the material cells of the Educated Body ?
10. What does the term universal mean?
11. What do the terms finite and infinite mean?
12. Explain Universal Intelligence, the first step of the cycle.
13. What is Innate Intelligence ?
14. What does organize mean?
Art. 51. ALL LIVING THINGS HAVE INNATES.
organic, have a localized intelligence, called Innate Intelligence.
The plane of Innate’s activity.
The occupation or business of Innate.
remember that mind is not a power but the activity of power.
The activity of Innate Intelligence in the brain as an organ.
The introduction of thought into matter via the brain. (Prin.
when it is at work.
When Innate does not work there is no mind.
musician ceases playing there is no music expressed.
these terms to anything Chiropractic.
called, Mental, the third step of the Normal Complete Cycle.
Innate Brain as an organ.
The act or the business of assembling forces in Innate Brain.
Educated Brain as an organ.
Educated thoughts are mostly for adaptation to things external to the body.
reason why we should not agree with this theory.
The assembling of forces in Brain Cell by Innate Intelligence.
sense that he use the term creation in the Normal Complete Cycle.
The “clearing house” for coordination.
As the brain is an organ, so is the brain cell a smaller unit.
The workshop of Innate Intelligence.
the size of a string and quarter of a mile long.
branch and ramify to all parts of the body.
cells of the spinal cord, visceral system, and peripheral organs.
visceral system is called the peripheral system, in Chiropractic.
cranial nerves which supply tissue cells with mental impulses.
Changing mental force to a specific unit.
Changing force from the mental realm to the material realm.
Making foruns usable in the tissue cell.
enough to “get a grip” on matter.
so they will have a definite aim or purpose.
abstract, in the sense that hope or charity is.
energy and as such, be expressed in physical forms.
A special message to a tissue cell for the present instant.
moments generally, and are too general to be coordinative.
electricians have named a unit of electrical current, ampere.
every moment. There are new ones for every adaptative change.
possible the mental impulses would immediately become useless.
The sending or the starting of the mental impulse.
Dispatching the message to the night tissue cell.
physical movement of the cell; as, contraction.
REVIEW QUESTIONS FOR ARTICLES 51 to 60, inclusive.
1. Does a tree have an innate intelligence ?
3. What is Mental, the third step of the cycle ?
build and maintain an organism?
5. What is Mind ?
6. What is Innate Mind?
7. What is Educated Mind ?
8. What is Creation, the fourth step of the cycle?
9. What is Brain Cell, as considered in the cycle?
10. Explain the step, Transformation.
11. What is Mental Impulse?
12. Can Mental Impulses be stored up or dammed back? Why?
The route of mental impulse from brain cell to tissue cell.
The nerve from brain cell to tissue cell.
not true, it would be possible to have radio sets in our homes.
the limitations of material—hence interference is possible. (Prin.
The smallest unit of tissue considered in function.
perform one unit of function.
A unit of organic matter.
inactive structures, are not of immediate interest to Chiropractic.
matter, though they do not underestimate its value in certain lines.
Art. 64. THE SIGNS OF LIFE.
There are five principal signs of life.
“living things” are very latent indeed, without them.
Art. 65. ASSIMILATION. 1st Sign of Life.
part of itself according to a system or intelligent plan.
not take anything into its body that it cannot use in that process.
Art. 66. EXCRETION. 2nd Sign of Life.
no longer of use in that structure.

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