The “Hippocratization” of Galen Pubblico

Abstract

Hippocrates is credited with creating many ancient medical theories that gradually evolved into modern medicine. Much of what people are aware of when they think of “Hippocrates,” is the result of centuries of mythical stories that have been applied to a man who did exist. The influence and writings of Galen allowed these beliefs to persist to the present day. Born in Pergamum during the height of the Roman Empire, Galen spent most of his life learning from “Hippocrates,” and other ancient physicians who came before him. He then used their teachings to determine the true Hippocratic Tradition and create the figure of Hippocrates we know today. This paper aims to discuss how Galen turned Hippocrates from an unknown historical figure, to how we see him now. It also discusses how that process put Galen on the same path of “Hippocratization.”. This work will implement both ancient sources, as well as works from well- known scholars on Galen and Greek medicine, to show the centuries-long Greek medical culture Galen inherits, and how he fits himself in it.

Table of Contents

Introduction..................................................................................... pp. 1-6

Chapter 1: The Hippocratic Tradition Before Galen....................................... pp. 7-30

Chapter 2: Galen’s Contributions to the Hippocratic Tradition...........................pp. 31-49 Conclusion.......................................................................................pp. 50-53 Appendix........................................................................................ pp. 54-56 Bibliography.................................................................................... pp. 57-59

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School	Emory College
Department	History
Degree	B.A.
Submission	Honors Thesis
Language	English
Research Field	History, European History, Ancient
Parola chiave	Hippocrates Medicine Rome Greece Galen
Committee Chair / Thesis Advisor	Patterson, Cynthia, Emory University
Committee Members	Pratt, Louise, Emory University Cafferty, Patrick, Emory University

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