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The lost theory of Asclepiades of Bithynia
Medicine, philosophy
Greek and Roman Medicine
Medical Philosophy
Ancient Philosophy
Ancient History
Physicians
Medicine
Philosophy
History
Asclepiades, who advocated a therapy involving wine and passive exercise, devised a peculiar physical theory to explain all biological phenomena. None of his work survives intact, but copious ancient testimonies allow us to reconstruct many details of the theory.
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