On Temperaments. On Non Uniform Distemperment. The Souls Traits - Depend on Bodily Temperamen

In On Temperaments, Galen of Pergamum sets out his concept of the combination of the four elemental qualities (hot, cold, wet, and dry), which is fundamental to his account of the structure and function of human, animal, and plant bodies. Two related works explore disturbances in this combination and their consequences.

About the author

Ian Johnston is an independent scholar pursuing a lifelong passion for ancient languages.

Summary

In On Temperaments, Galen of Pergamum sets out his concept of the combination of the four elemental qualities (hot, cold, wet, and dry), which is fundamental to his account of the structure and function of human, animal, and plant bodies. Two related works explore disturbances in this combination and their consequences.

Product details

• Authors: Galen, Galen Galen, Ian Johnston
• Assisted by: Ian Johnston (Editor and translation)
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9780674997387
• ISBN: 978-0-674-99738-7
• No. of pages: 592
• Series: Loeb Classical Library
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Medicine: general issues, MEDICAL / General, HISTORY / Ancient / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Ancient History, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Medicine / Healthcare: general issues / topics