17 Questions
Who is considered the author of the oldest 'scientific medicine' writings?
Alcmeon of Crotona
In the context of speculative medicine, what is believed to characterize the universe and things in particular?
Immutable and rationally understandable laws
According to scientific medicine in Ancient Greece, what is believed to preserve health?
Balance of opposing qualities
What is the capacity of the human mind according to speculative medicine?
Intuiting the essence of things by simple observation
In what way does scientific medicine aim to replace supernatural interpretations of reality?
By emphasizing rational thinking
According to Pitágoras, what causes disease?
Imbalance between opposite qualities
Who is considered the Father of Western medicine?
Hippocrates of Cos
What was the focus of Hippocratic medicine in terms of diagnosis?
Anatomical lesions
Who is known for unifying Hippocratic medicine in his work 'canonical scientific synthesis'?
Galen
What is the significance of the School of Alexandria in the context of scientific medicine?
It was known for its practice of dissections and study of anatomy and physiology
During which period did the monastic medicine center in the monasteries?
8th and 9th centuries
What movement led to the translation of medieval texts by collating with the original?
Renaissance humanism
Who is known for describing new diseases such as syphilis and diphtheria?
Vesalio
Who made contributions to the anatomical understanding of the circulatory system?
Harvey
What approach correlated clinical observations and explorations with autopsy findings?
Anatomo-clinical approach
What was the focus of s.XIX physio-pathological approach?
Disease: external agent, microbial or toxic
What were the goals of the 'crisis' of today's medicine in the s.XX-XXI?
All of the above
Explore the classification of medicines throughout history, from primitive and popular medicine to empirical and scientific approaches. Learn about scientific-speculative and scientific-experimental medicine in ancient civilizations such as China, Hindu, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, and medieval societies.
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