Ebook: Praxagoras of Cos on arteries, pulse and pneuma : fragments and interpretation
Author: Lewis Orly
- Genre: Literature
- Tags: Praxagoras -- of Kōs -- approximately 340 B C - -- Criticism and interpretation, Praxagoras -- of Kōs -- approximately 340 B C -, Medicine Greek and Roman, Cardiovascular system -- Early works to 1800, Arteries -- Early works to 1800, Veins -- Early works to 1800, Pulse -- Early works to 1800, Soul -- Early works to 1800, History of Medicine, Arteries, Heart Rate, Mind-Body Relations Metaphysical, History Ancient, Greek World, Humoralism, 44 01, Cardiovascular system, Pulse, Soul, Veins
- Series: Studies in ancient medicine 48.
- Year: 2017
- Publisher: Brill
- Language: English
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"The distinction that Praxagoras of Cos (4th-3rd c. BC) made between arteries and veins and his views on pulsation and pneuma are two significant turning points in the history of ideas and medicine. In this book Orly Lewis presents the fragmentary evidence for this topic and offers a fresh analysis of Praxagoras' views on the soul and the functions of the heart and pneuma. In so doing, she highlights the empirical Read more...