Hippocrates is considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine. He is traditionally referred to as the "Father of Medicine".The Hippocratic Corpus is a collection of around seventy early medical works collected in Alexandrian Greece. The question of whether Hippocrates himself was the author of any of the treatises in the corpus has not been conclusively answered, but current debate revolves around only a few of the treatises seen as potentially authored by...

Whoever having undertaken to speak or write on Medicine, have first laid down for Themselves some hypoThesis to Their argument, such as hot, or cold, or moist, or dry, or whatever else They choose (thus reducing Their subject within a narrow compass, and supposing only one or two original causes of diseases or of death among mankind), are all clearly mistaken in much that They say; and this is The more reprehensible as relating to an art which all men avail Themselves of on The most import...

Medicine is of all The Arts The most noble; but, not withstanding, owing to The ignorance of those who practice it, and of those who, inconsiderately, form a judgment of Them, it is at present far behind all The Other arts. Their mistake appears to me to arise principally from this, that in The cities There is no punishment connected with The practice of medicine (and with it alone) except disgrace, and that does not hurt those who are familiar with it. Such persons are like The figures wh...

e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited and formatted collection of Dr. Eliot: V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & Penn V. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus Aurelius V. 3: Bacon, Milton's Prose, Browne V. 4 Complete Poems by John Milton V. 5: Essays & English Traits by Emerson V. 6: Poems and Songs by Robert Burns V. 7: The Confessions of Saint Augustine & The Imitation of Christ V. 8: Nine Greek Dramas V. 9: Letters & Treatises of Cicero and Pliny V. 10: The Wealth of Nations V. 11: The Origin...

The 'Harvard Classics: All 71 Volumes' collection represents the pinnacle of literary anthologies, traversing the broad and rich landscape of human thought and creativity. Spanning various genres and styles, the compilation captures the profound diversities of intellectual discourse and artistic expression from antiquity to the nineteenth century. Among its highlights, readers will encounter philosophical treatises alongside poignant narratives, as timeless lyricism intermingles with scien...

e-artnow presents to you this unique and meticulously edited collection by Dr. Eliot: The Harvard Classics: V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & Penn V. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus Aurelius V. 3: Bacon, Milton, Browne V. 4: Poems by John Milton V. 5: R. W. Emerson V. 6: Poems by Robert Burns V. 7: St Augustine & Thomas á Kempis V. 8: Nine Greek Dramas V. 9: Cicero and Pliny V. 10: The Wealth of Nations V. 11: The Origin of Species V. 12: Plutarch's Lives V. 13: Æneid V. 14: Don Quixote V. 15: Bunyan...

The original Harvard Classics Collection contains 51 volumes of the essential works of world literature, showing the progress of man from antics to modern age. In this edition, the original collection is supplemented with the 20 volume Harvard Shelf of Fiction, a selection of the greatest works of fiction. Content: The Harvard Classics: V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & Penn V. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus Aurelius V. 3: Bacon, Milton, Browne V. 4: John Milton V. 5: R. W. Emerson V. 6: Robert Burn...

The Complete Harvard Classics - All 51 Volumes in One Edition offers an unparalleled journey through the vast landscape of human thought and literary accomplishment. This monumental collection encapsulates a sweeping range of themes, from philosophical inquiry and theological reflection to poetic beauty and historical narrative. The anthology seamlessly combines works from the annals of Western literature, featuring a tapestry of styles that bring to life the seminal contributions of great...

The Harvard Classics Shelf presents an unparalleled literary voyage that spans centuries and continents, uniting the canonical giants of Western thought with influential literary voices. This anthology showcases an array of genres and styles—from philosophical dissertations and theatrical masterpieces to poignant essays and heralded novels. The collection is a testament to the enduring power of the human mind, comprising remarkable pieces such as Plato's profound dialogues, Shakespeare's t...

The 'Harvard Classics: Complete 51-Volume Anthology' is a monumental tapestry of world literature and thought, encompassing a vast array of themes such as reason, imagination, history, philosophy, and science. This anthology brings together an eclectic mix of styles from the poetic musings of Homer and Virgil to the philosophical inquiries of Plato and Descartes, alongside the stirring rhetoric of historical orators like Cicero. It captures a wide range of human experience across epochs, r...

The original Harvard Classics Collection contains 51 volumes of the essential works of world literature, showing the progress of man from antics to modern age. In this edition, the original collection is supplemented with the 20 volume Harvard Shelf of Fiction, a selection of the greatest works of fiction. Content: The Harvard Classics: V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & Penn V. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus Aurelius V. 3: Bacon, Milton, Browne V. 4: John Milton V. 5: R. W. Emerson V. 6: Robert Burn...

The Complete Harvard Classics, comprising a monumental anthology of 71 volumes, offers a remarkable journey through the annals of world literature and thought. This collection features an extensive array of literary styles, genres, and historical contexts; it captures the essence of human creativity and intellectual progress over centuries. With standout pieces from drama and philosophy to fiction and science, this compilation underscores the profound diversity of thought and expression ac...