History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 281 - Monica Green on Medieval Medicine
Jul 2, 2017
Monica Green, an expert in medieval medicine and philosophy, discusses the challenges of analyzing medical content within other sources, the complexities of translating Greek and Arabic medical texts into Latin, advancements in 14th-century medicine including anatomy, surgery, pharmaceuticals, and public health, the understanding of the Black Death by medieval medical writers, and the role of gender in medieval medicine.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Translating Medical Works: Complications, Impact, and Challenges
05:58 • 10min
Advancements in 14th-Century Medicine: Anatomy, Surgery, Pharmaceuticals, and Public Health
15:42 • 5min
Interpreting the Black Death in Medieval Medicine
20:50 • 3min
The Role of Gender in Medieval Medicine
24:19 • 13min