Greek Biology & Greek Medicine by Charles Singer

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Author Singer, Charles, 1876-1960
LoC No. sg22000219
Title Greek Biology & Greek Medicine
Alternate Title Greek Biology and Greek Medicine
Series Title Chapters in the history of science, no. 1
Note Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Greek Biology & Greek Medicine" by Charles Singer is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book provides a synthesis of the evolution of biological and medical knowledge in ancient Greece, focusing on the contributions of prominent figures such as Aristotle and Hippocrates. The work likely explores significant developments in Greek biology before Aristotle and details the advancements in biological understanding attributed to his teachings and observations. The opening of the text serves as an introduction to the profound impact of Greek thought on the emergence of scientific inquiry, particularly in biology. It begins with a contemplation of what constitutes science as a process of growth and an exploration of Greek contributions to biological knowledge, including early observations of living forms and the influence of art on scientific understanding. Singer emphasizes the foundational ideas that emerged in ancient Greece, notably, the anthropocentric perspective that characterized much of Greek thought, linking the study of biology closely with the study of humans and their needs. He sets the stage for discussing major figures in Greek science while noting the limitations in the historical documentation of earlier biological achievements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Medicine, Greek and Roman
Subject Biology -- Greece -- History
Category Text
EBook-No. 63591
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 5, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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