Galen on Apodictics

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Focusing on Galen of Pergamon, this book delves into his innovative research methods and their impact on medical theory and practice from the 2nd century AD through the Scientific Revolution. Dmitry A. Balalykin argues that Galen employed the apodictic method, linking it to the historical evolution of medical practices. The work synthesizes philosophical theories with clinical practices, drawing on extensive sources to highlight key innovations in medicine prior to Galen. It caters to scholars and readers interested in the history of medicine and science.