Article ID: CBB325597394

Asclepiades on Phrenitis and the Problem of Consistency (Caelius Aurelianus, Ac.Dis. 1.1, 14-15) (2019)

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This article proposes to take the problematic motif of "lack of consistency," "inconsequentiality," or "contradiction," a recurrent piece of criticism in ancient medical discussions, as a guide for an analysis of Caelius Aurelianus’ portrayal of Asclepiades in one of the most significant sections of his work, the first chapter of his treatise "On Acute Diseases" devoted to the disease phrenitis. This chapter stands out for its length within Caelius’ oeuvre; more fundamentally, it is important because of its topic, a disease ancient medicine long considered exemplary and nosologically central. With a focus on consistency in clinical practices, and specifically on a doxographic source, Caelius, this study will then consider the extant information for Asclepiades as a medical author, fragmentary medical source, and supposed practicing physician, rather than primarily as a philosopher or representative of a specific sect.

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Authors & Contributors
Serangeli, Ambra
Marios Marselos
Lorusso, Vito
Vincenti, Denise
Elias Valiakos
Passavanti, Sandro
Concepts
Medicine
Physicians; doctors
Philosophy of medicine
Disease and diseases
Philosophy
Therapeutics
Time Periods
Ancient
5th century, B.C.
1st century BC
6th century, B.C.
4th century, B.C.
Early modern
Places
Mediterranean region
Greece
Europe
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