Galen's commentary on the Hippocratic Aphorisms across seven books. He explains, contextualises, and sometimes disputes each of the famous medical maxims, making this one of the most important commentaries in the history of medicine.
Start ReadingGalen continues his commentary on the Aphorisms, explaining and contextualising Hippocrates' medical maxims on prognosis and treatment.
Commentary on aphorisms concerning fevers, crises, and the seasonal patterns of disease.
Commentary on aphorisms concerning purgation, bleeding, and other therapeutic interventions.
Commentary on aphorisms concerning diseases of specific body parts and their treatment.
Commentary on aphorisms concerning surgery, wounds, and acute conditions.
Commentary on aphorisms concerning urinary signs, pregnancy, and miscellaneous clinical observations.
The final commentary on the Aphorisms, covering the remaining maxims on diet, prognosis, and the physician's art.