Hippocrates, Vols. I–IV; Heracleitus on the Universe

by Hippocrates; Heraclitus of Ephesus; W. H. S. Jones; E. T. Withington

Publishers:

Harvard University Press; William Heinemann

, 1923–1931

Overview

Known as the father of Western medicine, Hippocrates made extraordinary contributions to medical practices and vocabulary, including key terminology still in use today. Categorical terms such as “acute,” “chronic,” “endemic,” and “epidemic,” as well as “exacerbation,” “relapse,” “resolution,” “crisis,” “paroxysm,” “peak,” and “convalescence” were all coined by Hippocrates. While the specific techniques Hippocrates used in fourth and fifth century BC are outdated, Hippocrates introduced a number of medical approaches and the philosophy behind them that medical practitioners still use today, such as the modern adaptation of the famous Hippocratic Oath—included in the Medical Works of Antiquity collection with Hippocrates’ other medical writings. This volume contains W. H. S. Jones’ English translation of Hippocrates’ writings.

Product Details

• Title: Hippocrates, Vols. I–IV; Heracleitus on the Universe
• Authors: Hippocrates, Heraclitus of Ephesus, W. H. S. Jones, E. T. Withington
• Series: The Loeb Classical Library: English
• Volume: I–IV
• Publishers: Harvard University Press, William Heinemann
• Print Publication Date: 1923–1931
• Logos Release Date: 2016
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Medicine, Greek and Roman
• Resource ID: LLS:HPPCRTS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T20:00:44Z