Philosophical

Hippocratic Oath

In this course we cover the Hippocratic Oath's ethical principles and their alignment with world religions. Compassion, non-harming, and duty to heal transcend all traditions. We draw on Hindu Charaka Samhita's physician-healer vow, Buddhist bodhisattva compassion, Islamic sanctity of life, Jewish pikuach nefesh, Christian healing ministry, and Confucian benevolence.

Lessons

Article – Hippocratic Oath

The Hippocratic Oath is traditionally attributed to Hippocrates, a 5th-century BCE Greek physician often regarded as the “Father of Medicine.” While it originated in ancient Greece, its core principle