Hippocrates: Loeb Classical Library

By W H S Jones

"Hippocrates. Vol. 2" is a cornerstone collection of medical treatises attributed to the most influential physician of antiquity. This volume showcases the systematic and observational approach that transformed medicine from a realm of superstition into a rigorous discipline. Included in this collection are vital works such as "On Prognosis," which details the importance of clinical observation in predicting the course of illness, and "Regimen in Acute Diseases," which provides ancient insights into the management of severe health conditions through diet and lifestyle.

A particular highlight of this volume is the treatise "The Sacred Disease," a landmark in the history of science that famously rejects the divine origin of epilepsy, arguing instead for a natural cause rooted in the brain. By emphasizing rational inquiry and empirical evidence, these writings lay the groundwork for the Western medical tradition. The collection serves as an essential primary source for understanding the development of clinical ethics and the philosophical underpinnings of ancient healthcare. W. H. S. Jones presents these texts with a focus on their historical significance and technical clarity, making this volume an invaluable resource for scholars of classics, medical history, and the history of ideas.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025707362
• ISBN13: 9781025707365
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"