We as homoeopaths are privileged to practise one of the few philosophically based systems of medicine. This book outlines a short history of the development of homoeopathic philosophy. It then gives a clear exposition of the basic principles on which the philosophy rests. In the third part the ways in which this philosophy is applied to the process of case taking & remedy selection are described. This is a practical tool that brings philosophy down to earth & into the consulting room.