Galénos Books

Introduction , Bibliography On the Sects for Beginners An Outline of Empiricism On Medical Experience Index of the Persons Mentioned in the Texts Index of the Subjects Mentioned in the Texts

In the three works in this volume, On the Constitution of the Art of Medicine, The Art of Medicine, and A Method of Medicine to Glaucon, the physician, philosopher, scientist, and medical historian Galen of Pergamum covers fundamental aspects of his practice in a lucid and engaging style.

This collection features four treatises by Galen, focusing on the classification and causation of diseases and their symptoms. Through detailed analysis, Galen explores the underlying principles of medical conditions, emphasizing the importance of understanding the nature of ailments for effective treatment. The translation aims to make these foundational texts accessible, highlighting their significance in the history of medicine and their influence on both ancient and modern medical thought.

Galen (129 199 CE) crystallized all the best work of the Greek medical schools which had preceded his own time, including Hippocrates foundational work six hundred years earlier. It is in the form of Galenism that Greek medicine was transmitted to later ages.

Galen was one of the most influential medical writers of the ancient world, and On Food and Diet is one of his most important works. This new translation by Karl Kalbfleisch offers a comprehensive guide to Galen's theories on the role of food in health and disease, including his ideas on the significance of digestion, nutrition, and the regulation of bodily fluids. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the traditions of nutritional therapy.

This scholarly edition presents a comprehensive exploration of Galen of Pergamum's significant contributions to medicine and philosophy. It delves into his theories, practices, and the historical context of his work, offering insights into his influence on both ancient and modern thought. The edition aims to provide a thorough understanding of Galen's methodologies and the impact of his writings on the development of medical science.

This new edition presents Galen's influential text on causal theory, marking the first translation into a modern language. It offers readers access to ancient philosophical concepts and insights, bridging historical thought with contemporary understanding. The translation aims to make Galen's ideas more accessible, enhancing the study of his contributions to philosophy and science.

In Method of Medicine, Galen (129--199 CE) provides a comprehensive and influential account of the principles of treating injury and disease. Enlivening the detailed case studies are many theoretical and polemical discussions, acute social commentary, and personal reflections.

In his treatises Hygiene, Thrasybulus, and On Exercise with a Small Ball, Galen of Pergamum addresses topics of preventive medicine, health, and wellness that continue to resonate with practices of modern doctors and physical therapists.

In his treatises Hygiene, Thrasybulus, and On Exercise with a Small Ball, Galen of Pergamum addresses topics of preventive medicine, health, and wellness that continue to resonate with practices of modern doctors and physical therapists.