Greek Medicine From Hippocrates To Galen: Selec... -

is a collection of scholarly articles by Jacques Jouanna , a leading authority on ancient Greek medicine. Translated into English and edited by Philip van der Eijk , the volume brings together over 30 years of Jouanna's research. Core Structure and Themes

The book is divided into three primary parts that explore the evolution of medical thought in the Greco-Roman world: Greek Medicine from Hippocrates to Galen: Selec...

Focuses on foundational theories within the Hippocratic Corpus, such as dietetics , theories of health and disease, and psychosomatic interaction . It examines specific treatises like Airs, Waters, Places to discuss environmental impacts on health. is a collection of scholarly articles by Jacques

Explores how Greek medicine intersected with broader culture, including politics, rhetoric, drama , and religion . Notable chapters discuss the relationship between Hippocratic medicine and Greek tragedy , specifically focusing on concepts like madness and "disease as aggression". It examines specific treatises like Airs, Waters, Places

Accessible via OAPEN Library and the Internet Archive . Greek Medicine from Hippocrates to Galen - Selected Papers

Brill, as part of the Studies in Ancient Medicine series (Vol. 40).

Edited by Philip van der Eijk , translated by Neil Allies.