The inspiration of Arthur Conan Doyle for Shelock homes came from his College Medical Professor:Dr. Joseph Bell

 

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Dr. Joseph Bell was Arthur Conan Doyle's medical professor at the University of Edinburgh and the real-life inspiration for Sherlock Holmes due to his keen observational and deductive skills, which he taught to his students by making diagnoses from patients' appearances and behaviors. Bell emphasized the importance of meticulous observation in medicine, often demonstrating his abilities by deducing a stranger's profession and activities through their physical attributes, a method Doyle later applied to Holmes.  

Bell's Background and Teaching Method

• Medical Career:

  Bell was an accomplished surgeon at the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh and became a personal surgeon to Queen Victoria, eventually becoming president of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. 

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Inspiration for Sherlock Holmes

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  Arthur Conan Doyle was a medical student under Dr. Bell at the University of Edinburgh. 

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  In his instruction, Joseph Bell emphasized the importance of close observation in making a diagnosis. To illustrate this, he would...

  

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Emphasis on Observation:

He taught his students to observe details, use all their senses, and apply logical deduction to make accurate diagnoses. 

Practical Demonstration:

Bell would frequently pick strangers and, through simple observation, determine their occupation, social standing, and recent activities, showcasing the practical application of his methods. 

Real-Life "Deductions":

Doyle was inspired by Bell's ability to perform detailed deductions from observation, which became a hallmark of his famous fictional character, Sherlock Holmes. 

Legacy:

Bell's emphasis on observation and deduction significantly influenced the Edinburgh School of Surgery and formed the basis for the character of Sherlock Holmes. 

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