Galen : An Anthology / edited and translated by P. N. Singer.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Singer, P. N. (Peter N.), 1962- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Galen--Translations into English.

Galen.

Medicine--Early works to 1800.

Medicine.

Medicine, Greek and Roman--Early works to 1800.

Medicine, Greek and Roman.

Philosophy, Ancient--Early works to 1800.

Philosophy, Ancient.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (563 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2025]

Summary:

Galen: An Anthology brings together the most comprehensive range of English translations of the works of physician-philosopher Galen of Pergamum, the most influential medical figure of the Graeco-Roman world. It includes his anatomical research, physiological and philosophical theories, clinical practice, and the dramatic events of his high-profile career as physician to the imperial family at Rome. A voluminous author, Galen also reveals a variety of fascinating detail on everyday life in the Roman world, including dietary practices, education, literary and intellectual culture, doctor-patient relationships, and the bitterly conducted medical rivalries.

Contents:

Section I. Life, books and medical career. Freedom from distress; My own books; The order of my own books; Prognosis (abridged); Anatomical procedures (excerpts); An exhortation to study the arts

Section II. Scientific theory and methodology. My own doctrines; The best doctor is also a philosopher; The best method of instruction; Sects for beginners; The art of medicine

Section III. Human bodies : composition, physiology, embryology. The elements according to Hippocrates (excerpts); Mixtures (excerpts); The function of the parts of the human body (excerpts); The doctrines of Hippocrates and Plato (excerpts); The shaping of the embryo

Section IV. Health, diet and lifestyle. Best constitution and Good condition; Health (excerpts); The thinning diet; The exercise with a small ball

Section V. Diagnostic and clinical practice. The pulse for beginners; Affected places (excerpts); Simple drugs (excerpts)

Section VI. Soul and body. The soul's dependence on the body; The affections and errors of the soul.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-19-779375-4

0-19-064142-8

0-19-064141-X

OCLC:

1507695758