De beste arts is ook filosoof: Vertaling met inleiding

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Abstract

In what follows, Galen’s tract The Best Doctor is also a Philosopher is presented, together with a Dutch translation. The text and translation are preceded by an introduction, which briefly discusses the historical context and Galen’s aims and methods. Particular attention is paid to Galen’s relation to his role model Hippocrates, his ideas on the correct methods for medicine, and the moral requirements satisfied by the good physician.
Original languageDutch
Pages (from-to)455-472
Number of pages18
JournalLampas
Volume54
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2021

Keywords

  • ancient medicine
  • Galen
  • Hippocrates
  • morality
  • philosophy

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