Hippocrates stands as a pivotal figure in the history of medicine, credited with establishing a medical school that fundamentally reshaped the discipline in ancient Greece. His legacy is deeply intertwined with the corpus of medical texts bearing his name, which revolutionized the understanding and practice of healing. While precise details of his personal life and thoughts remain elusive, he is widely regarded as the archetype of the ancient physician. He is celebrated for advancing the systematic study of clinical medicine and for articulating enduring principles that continue to influence medical practice.
Volume II of the Loeb Hippocrates presents eight works by or attributed to the “Father of Medicine†that illustrate the value of medical theory and clinical methods, and propose a new model of medical education. Included are Prognostic, Regimen in Acute Diseases, The Sacred Disease, The Art, Breaths, Law, Decorum, and Dentition.
Ancient Medicine. Airs, Waters, Places. Epidemics 1 and 3. The Oath. Precepts. Nutriment
The first volume of the Loeb Hippocrates showcases essential writings by the "Father of Medicine," highlighting his pivotal role in medical theory and practice. Key texts include "Ancient Medicine," "Airs, Waters, Places," and "Epidemics" (1 and 3), along with "Precepts," "Nutriment," and the renowned Hippocratic Oath. These works collectively underscore Hippocrates' enduring influence on the medical field.
This eleventh and final volume in the Loeb Classical Library's complete edition of Hippocrates' invaluable texts contains Diseases of Women 1 and 2, focusing on reproductive life, the pathological conditions affecting the reproductive organs, and their proper terminology and recommended treatments. A lexicon of therapeutic agents is included.
This volume, the tenth of Hippocrates' invaluable texts on the practice of medicine in antiquity, provides essential information about human reproduction and reproductive disorders and expounds a general theory of physiology and pathology, in five Greek treatises presented with facing English translation.
Offers information about the practice of medicine in antiquity and about Greek theories concerning the human body.
Focusing on human nature, this medical work by the renowned Greek physician discusses bodily constitution, diseases, and their treatment. Originally published in 1589, it remains one of Hippocrates' most celebrated writings, offering medical principles and remedies for various ailments. Praised by many doctors and philosophers, its relevance continues today in medical studies. This facsimile reprint aims to preserve its cultural significance, providing a high-quality edition that reflects the original text.
This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of an original work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and notations. The publisher emphasizes its cultural importance and commitment to making literature accessible through high-quality modern editions that remain faithful to the original text.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance. As it is an older publication, it may include imperfections like marks, notations, and flawed pages. The reprint aims to protect and promote this culturally important literature, ensuring accessibility through high-quality modern editions that remain true to the original text.
To Which Is Prefixed A Short Account Of The Life Of Hippocrates (1788)
This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of an original work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. The publication aims to protect and promote important literature, making it accessible in a high-quality edition that remains true to the original.