Aphorisms (eBook)

Ancient Medical Wisdom: Insights from Hippocrates' Aphorisms

Hippocrates (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2021
27 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406646776-0 (EAN)

Infos

Hippocrates' 'Aphorisms' is a seminal work in the field of ancient Greek medicine, consisting of a collection of short, pithy statements on medical topics. Written in an easily digestible style, this book was a foundational text for medical practitioners in antiquity and continues to be studied for its insights into the principles of medical diagnosis and treatment. The aphorisms touch on a wide range of topics, from the importance of diet to the significance of patient observation, offering a comprehensive overview of Hippocratic medical philosophy. The book's concise and direct style reflects the author's emphasis on clear and practical guidance for physicians. Hippocrates' 'Aphorisms' is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the development of medical thought in ancient Greece.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.4.2021
• Übersetzer: Francis Adams
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie
• Schlagworte: Ancient Greek Literature • Ancient medical works • Ancient works • Aphorisms • Biology • Classical literature • earth sciences • Greece • Greek language • Greek Philosophy • Hippocrates • Humanities • Literary Wisdom • Medical Ethics • Medical literature • philosophical quotes • Physical Sciences • Translations • wise sayings • Works originally in Greek