Why were the early dissections performed by Herophilus (around 300 BCE), the first used for the purpose of identifying the characteristics of disease, controversial?
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He dissected members of the royal family, who were believed to be prime human specimens.
He dissected members of the royal family, who were believed to be prime human specimens.
He attempted to infect criminals with the diseased body parts he found.
He attempted to infect criminals with the diseased body parts he found.
At the time, dissection was believed to release evil spirts into the world.
At the time, dissection was believed to release evil spirts into the world.
He publicly dissected criminals who were executed for committing crimes.