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Greek Rational Medicine: Philosophy and Medicine from Alcmaeon to the Alexandrians
James Longrigg
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hardcover. Examines the important relationship between philosophy and medicine in ancient Greece and beyond and reveals its significance for contemporary Western practice and theory. Num Pages: 308 pages, illustrations, 3 line drawings, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HPCA; MB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 522. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
The ancient Greek medical thinkers were profoundly influenced by Ionian natural philosophy. This philosophy caused them to adopt a radically new attitude towards disease and healing. James Longrigg shows how their rational attitudes ultimately resulted in levels of sophistication largely unsurpassed until the Renaissance. He examines the important relationship between philosophy and medicine in ancient Greece and beyond, and reveals its significance for contemporary western practice and theory.
The ancient Greek medical thinkers were profoundly influenced by Ionian natural philosophy. This philosophy caused them to adopt a radically new attitude towards disease and healing. James Longrigg shows how their rational attitudes ultimately resulted in levels of sophistication largely unsurpassed until the Renaissance. He examines the important relationship between philosophy and medicine in ancient Greece and beyond, and reveals its significance for contemporary western practice and theory.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Routledge
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
306
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415025942
SKU
KSG0033752
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Ref
99-1
Reviews for Greek Rational Medicine: Philosophy and Medicine from Alcmaeon to the Alexandrians
`It is a well argued book, and will be invaluable to students both of philosophy and of the history of science.' - Greece & Rome ‘An impressive treatment of the very complex relationship between Greek philosophy and medicine over a formidable time range.’ - Electronic Antiquity