Historia de la medicina versus historia de la ciencia en la obra de José María López Piñero.

Abstract

The main aim of this paper is to analyze, through the study of some of Lopez-Pinero´s works, his points of view on the classical discussions about the relationship between History of Medicine and History of Science. Indeed, the George Sarton- Henry Sigerist controversy, that took place in the 1930s, has continued, in a way, until now. A systematic review of Lopez-Pinero´s contribution allows us to clarify and approach the meaning of his legacy on the subject, both theoretical and practical.