Abstract
The main issues of a recent book on Galen are discussed. It deals with biographical and historical themes relating to the famous physician: his relationship with slaves; the significance and value of his travels; his relations with emperors and the imperial court; his network of friendships; the importance he attached to dreams; his focus on nutrition and diet; the value of the experiments and medicines he practised and administered; his philological and literary activity and his philosophical stance.
Titolo tradotto del contributo | [Autom. eng. transl.] Galen between history and historiography |
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Lingua originale | Italian |
pagine (da-a) | 167-173 |
Numero di pagine | 7 |
Rivista | AEVUM |
Volume | 97 |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2023 |
Keywords
- Galeno