Some philosophers of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds referred to medicine to define the nature of their exercises for self-care. This essay reflects upon some implications of the medical analogy (philosophy as medical science for the mind), starting from Plato, by focusing on the methods a philosopher should employ in order to achieve therapeutic goals and on the way in which the philosopher-doctor should relate to patients. The underlying hypothesis of the chapter is that just as philosophy drew inspiration from medicine, medicine in turn can draw inspiration from philosophy on these issues.
The Relationship Between the Doctor and the Patient: The Ancient Conceptions of Philosophy as Medicine
MORI LUCA
2023-01-01
Abstract
Some philosophers of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds referred to medicine to define the nature of their exercises for self-care. This essay reflects upon some implications of the medical analogy (philosophy as medical science for the mind), starting from Plato, by focusing on the methods a philosopher should employ in order to achieve therapeutic goals and on the way in which the philosopher-doctor should relate to patients. The underlying hypothesis of the chapter is that just as philosophy drew inspiration from medicine, medicine in turn can draw inspiration from philosophy on these issues.File in questo prodotto:
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