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.
Galimberti, A., Galeno tra storia e storiografia, <<AEVUM>>, 2023; 97 (1): 167-173 [https://hdl.handle.net/10807/233368]
Galeno tra storia e storiografia
Galimberti, Alessandro
2023
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.
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