| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 340 pages) |
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Studies in ancient medicine, 0925-1421 ; volume 44 |
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Studies in ancient medicine ; v. 44. 0925-1421
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| Contents |
The discovery of dietetics -- Philosophy of the nature of man -- Therapy of body and soul -- The philosophical legacy of On regimen |
| Summary |
This book offers the first extended study published in English on the Hippocratic treatise 'On regimen', one of the most important pre-Platonic documents of the discussion of human nature and other topics at the intersection of ancient medicine and philosophy. It is not only a unique example of classical Greek dietetic literature, including the most elaborated account of the micro-macrocosm and phusis-techne analogies, but it also provides the most explicit discussion of the soul-body opposition preceding Plato. Moreover, Barto argues, it is a rare example of an extant medical text which systematically draws on philosophical authorities, such as Heraclitus, Empedocles and Anaxagoras, and which had a decisive influence on both physicians, such as Galen, and philosophers, most notably Plato and Aristotle |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Hippocrates. De diaeta.
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| SUBJECT |
De diaeta (Hippocrates) fast |
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Diet -- History
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Philosophy, Ancient.
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Diet -- history
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Philosophy, Medical -- history
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Greek World
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History, Ancient
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
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MEDICAL -- Alternative Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Atlases.
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MEDICAL -- Essays.
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MEDICAL -- Family & General Practice.
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MEDICAL -- Holistic Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Osteopathy.
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Diet
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Philosophy, Ancient
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Dieetleer.
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Griekse oudheid.
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| Genre/Form |
History
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Bronnen (vorm)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Commentary on (work): Hippocrates.
De diaeta.
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| ISBN |
9789004289550 |
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9004289550 |
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