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Airs, Waters, Places, Hippocrates
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Hippocrates

Airs, Waters, Places

In “Airs, Waters, Places,” Hippocrates, often hailed as the father of medicine, presents a profound exploration of the environmental influences on health and disease. Written in a precise yet poetic style characteristic of ancient Greek prose, this seminal work emphasizes the interrelationship between the physical environment and human health. Hippocrates meticulously discusses how factors such as climate, water quality, and geographical location shape the constitution and prevalence of illnesses, laying the groundwork for subsequent medical thought and environmental health studies in both ancient and modern contexts. Hippocrates, born around 460 BCE on the island of Kos, was immersed in a time when early medical practices were beginning to diverge from superstition and theology towards empirical observation and rationality. His experiences observing the effects of environment on health, likely influenced by both local practices and the diverse cultures he encountered, fueled his desire to catalog and understand health determinants systematically, representing a significant shift in medical philosophy. For readers intrigued by the intersection of environment and health, “Airs, Waters, Places” is an essential text that illuminates the origins of medicine and environmental sciences. Its relevance endures, provoking thoughtful reflection on current discussions surrounding public health and environmental policy.
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35 afgedrukte pagina’s
Auteursrechteigenaar
Bookwire
Oorspronkelijke uitgave
2021
Jaar van uitgave
2021
Uitgeverij
Good Press

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