{"title":"Celsus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe works of \u003cstrong\u003eCelsus\u003c\/strong\u003e delve into the rich intersection of classical knowledge and practical wisdom, particularly within the realm of medicine. Readers can explore texts that blend historical insight with detailed examination of healing arts, reflecting the foundations of early medical thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished under \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Celsus's writings offer a fascinating glimpse into ancient methodologies and philosophies that continue to influence modern understanding. His volumes invite readers to appreciate the enduring legacy of classical scholarship in contemporary contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"on-medicine-volume-i-by-celsus-9780674993228","title":"On Medicine, Volume I","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA. Cornelius Celsus was the author, probably during the reign of the Roman Emperor Tiberius (14–37 CE), of a general encyclopaedia of agriculture, medicine, military arts, rhetoric, philosophy, and jurisprudence, in that order of subjects. Of all this great work, there survives only the 8 books on medicine, \u003ci\u003eDe Medicina\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBook 1 includes an excellent survey of Greek schools (Dogmatic, Methodic, Empiric) of medicine, followed by sensible dietetics or health preservation, which will always be applicable. Book 2 deals with prognosis and the diagnosis of symptoms, which he stresses strongly, as well as general therapeutics. Book 3 covers internal ailments such as fevers and general diseases. Book 4 addresses local bodily diseases. Next come two pharmacological books: Book 5 discusses the treatment by drugs of general diseases, and Book 6 explores the treatment of local diseases. Books 7 and 8 deal with surgery, containing accounts of many operations, including amputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCelsus was not a professional doctor of medicine or a surgeon, but a practical layman. His \u003cem\u003eOn Medicine\u003c\/em\u003e, written in a clear and neat style for lay readers, is partly a result of his medical treatment of his household (slaves included) and partly a presentation of information gained from many Greek authorities. From no other source can we learn so much about the condition of medical science up to his own time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Loeb Classical Library edition of Celsus is in three volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47603055853804,"sku":"9780674993228","price":94.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780674993228-on-medicine-volume-i.jpg?v=1778054506"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/celsus.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}