Galénos Book order

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.

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.

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 two-volume monograph offers the first critical edition of the medieval Arabic translation of Galen's Commentary on Book 2 of the Hippocratic Epidemics produced by Hunayn ibn Ishaq (d. ca. 870). The edition is based on all extant Arabic textual witnesses, including the Arabic secondary transmission. The Greek original of this text is lost; the Arabic translation is therefore the only witness to this important work. The number and extent of quotations from this commentary in medieval Arabic medical writings, which are documented in the introduction to the volume, demonstrate that it became a crucial source for the development of medicine in the Islamic world. It also gave rise to a wide range of didactic writings which illustrate its importance for medical teaching. The English translation that accompanies the edition aims to convey some of the flavour of the Arabic text. It also comes with comprehensive indices that map out the terminology and style of the translation

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.

By means of compositional devices and a magisterial use of the Greek language, Galen achieves an accurate and didactic exposition of the vivacity of oral speech. Dealing with a humoral unbalance that is the basis of many local and general affections, this small treatise also presents key notions of Anatomy and Physiology. On those grounds it became a bestseller in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance with translations into Syrian, Arabic, Latin (8 versions) and Hebrew, as well as 14 commentaries from 1290 to 1567. This first critical edition presents this classic as a continuous text without chapter divisions and points to the internal structure created by the author in order to make his text readily accessible -- and unforgettable. A thorough introduction, explaining the textual transmission and the treaty's fundamental topics, is joined by a comprehensive commentary that deals with alteration and pain, qualities and humours, inflammation and fevers.

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.

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.

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.