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The genuine works of Hippocrates, Vol. 1 (of 2)

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The volume presents English translations of the corpus attributed to Hippocrates accompanied by a preliminary discourse and extensive annotations. It surveys the origins of Greek medicine and offers a sketch of the physician's life, evaluates the authenticity of individual treatises, and explains the physical philosophy behind their hypotheses. Translations of foundational clinical writings address the influence of environmental factors, methods of prognosis, and principles of medical practice; editorial arguments and notes aim to clarify obscure passages and relate ancient doctrines to readers with contemporary medical and scholarly knowledge.

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Hippocrates

Hippocrates, often referred to as the "Father of Medicine," was an ancient Greek physician whose contributions laid the foundation for the practice of medicine as a discipline. He is best known for the Hippocratic Corpus, a collection of texts that emphasize clinical observation and the ethical practice of medicine. His work, including "The Genuine Works of Hippocrates," reflects a systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment, advocating for the importance of environmental factors in health. Hippocrates' principles continue to influence medical ethics and practice to this day, underscoring the enduring legacy of his thought in the history of medicine.

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