History of Science 2220 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Pessary, Herophilos, Pediatrics

• School: Western University
• Department: History of Science
• Course: History of Science 2220
• Professor: Dorotea Gucciardo

Document Summary

Classical period (5-4 b. c. ) will be the area of this study. Well known for its technological advances in medicine. Literature suggested highly advanced practises, and we well known for their philosophy. Highly advanced in math (found solutions far ahead of their time/society). Very societal many city states, high culture, government, organized sports, and greatest of all, democracy (founded by greeks). Very powerful in ancient times, coming from its ability to trade by sea and its warfare abilities (often the victor). Sparta was the most notable and victorious city state involved in warfare. Leader of macedonia (the city state that conquered the greek emperor). Encouraged his soldiers to marry women from all cultures very against assimilation, accommodating all villages and traditions. All factors combined contribute to its infamous ancient culture. Classical greek medicine had much in common with chinese and ayurvedic medicine. Shift from divine and mystical to scientific and rational thinking, generating the spread of such ideas across the mediterranean.