QUADERNI DI NOCTUA

La tradizione filosofica dall’antico al moderno. Studi e testi

History of Philosophy from the Ancient to the Modern Age. Studies and Editions

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Autore / Author: Alessandro Palazzo

Affiliazione / Author affiliation: Università degli Studi di Trento

Titolo / Title: Health and Sickness in Henry of Herford’s Catena aurea entium

Abstract: Henry of Herford frequently addresses medical topics throughout his encyclopedia, the Catena aurea entium. The paper offers an overview of the sections that deal with health, sickness, and diseases. While including key texts of medieval medical literature, Henry’s ‘medical library’ has a specific focus on practical medicine, pharmacology, and the regimen. The paper also includes editions of some questions dedicated to specific diseases.

Keywords: Henry of Herford; encyclopedism; disease; environment; plague.

DOI: 10.14640/QuadernidiNoctua7-10

Pagine / Pages: 294-381

Pubblicazione / Publication date: 12/12/2024

Permalink: https://dx.doi.org/10.14640/QuadernidiNoctua7-10

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