Description
Medicine and Practical Ethics in Galen provides a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between medical theory and ethical practice in the works of Claudius Galen, the preeminent physician of the Roman Empire. Sophia Xenophontos investigates how Galen integrated philosophical principles into his medical practice, demonstrating that medicine was not merely a technical discipline but fundamentally intertwined with questions of virtue and human flourishing.
The book explores Galen’s medical writings alongside his ethical treatises, revealing how practical wisdom (phronesis) informed his approach to diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. Xenophontos argues that understanding Galen’s medical philosophy requires engagement with his broader ethical framework, particularly his Stoic influences. This work will appeal to scholars of ancient medicine, philosophy, and history, offering fresh insights into how the ancients understood the moral dimensions of medical practice.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.