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Title: Galen: On the Natural Faculties
Note: Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "On the Natural Faculties" by Galen is a foundational scientific text written in the late 2nd century AD. This work delves into the principles of physiology and the processes by which living organisms grow, develop, and maintain themselves. Galen seeks to articulate a comprehensive framework for understanding the functions of nature, which he describes through an exploration of the dynamic interplay of various faculties in both plants and animals. The opening of this treatise provides a systematic overview of the concepts Galen will be addressing, particularly the distinction between the roles of the soul and nature in organismal functions. He begins by categorizing the actions and effects of living things, distinguishing between growth and nutrition, which are common to both plants and animals. The text sets the stage for a deeper analysis of specific processes, such as digestion and blood-making, laying out Galen's intent to explore the faculties responsible for these biological phenomena while responding to philosophical debates regarding physical existence and change. This introduction emphasizes the importance of clear definitions and systematic inquiry, marking Galen's work as a significant contribution to the medical and philosophical knowledge of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Galen
Translator: Brock, Arthur John, 1878-1947
EBook No.: 43383
Published: Aug 2, 2013
Downloads: 435
Language: English
Language: Greek, Ancient
Subject: Physiology
Subject: Medicine, Greek and Roman
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Galen: On the Natural Faculties
Note: Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Eileen Gormly, Turgut Dincer, Ted Garvin and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "On the Natural Faculties" by Galen is a foundational scientific text written in the late 2nd century AD. This work delves into the principles of physiology and the processes by which living organisms grow, develop, and maintain themselves. Galen seeks to articulate a comprehensive framework for understanding the functions of nature, which he describes through an exploration of the dynamic interplay of various faculties in both plants and animals. The opening of this treatise provides a systematic overview of the concepts Galen will be addressing, particularly the distinction between the roles of the soul and nature in organismal functions. He begins by categorizing the actions and effects of living things, distinguishing between growth and nutrition, which are common to both plants and animals. The text sets the stage for a deeper analysis of specific processes, such as digestion and blood-making, laying out Galen's intent to explore the faculties responsible for these biological phenomena while responding to philosophical debates regarding physical existence and change. This introduction emphasizes the importance of clear definitions and systematic inquiry, marking Galen's work as a significant contribution to the medical and philosophical knowledge of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Galen
Translator: Brock, Arthur John, 1878-1947
EBook No.: 43383
Published: Aug 2, 2013
Downloads: 435
Language: English
Language: Greek, Ancient
Subject: Physiology
Subject: Medicine, Greek and Roman
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.