Galen : a bibliographical demonstration in the library of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, December 9th, 1891 / by James Finlayson.
- James Finlayson
- Date:
- 1892
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![[A BiBLIOGBAPHICAi DeMONSTBATION IN THE LlBRABY OF THB Faculty op Physicians and Subqeons of Glasgo-w, Dbcbmbee 9th, 1891.] At our last bibliographical demonstration I showed you, in the various editions we possess in this library, the works of Hippocrates^, who is often styled the Father of Medicine. To-night we have on the table before us the works of Galen, who is sometimes termed the Prince of Physicians. His name is given in various languages as rAAHN05, Galenus, Galen, Galien. The chronology, or dates of his life, unlike those of Hippocrates, are not involved in any great doubt, for in his own writings there are very numerous autobiographical and historical details,' which allow of considerable accuracy in tracing his course. As mere dates afford to many of us but slight indications of the period when a man flourished I give here certain dates as landmarks to guide our ideas on this subject: Claudius Galen, born a.d. 128 or 130, died about a.d. 200. Lucian (the Greek writer of Dialogues, etc.), born about Ja.d. 120, died about A.D. 200. The Emperor Marcus Aurelius (the Stoic philosopher), reigned a.d. 161-180. Polycarp (the Christian martyr), died between a.d. 168-175. Pbbgamum— Satan's Throne thebb. Galen was born at Pergamum, and so the adjective Perga- menus or Pergamensis is often aflixed to his name, 1 The following have been found specially useful : Dr. W. A. Greenhill: Art. Galenus, in Smith's JHclionari/^ of Greek and Roman Biography, vol. il. liOndon: 1870. M. Laboulbbno: Histoire de Galien, ga vie, ses rcuvres, son dernier traducteur, Charles Daremberg, Gazelle aes HOpilatcx, pp 1041- 1188. Paris: 1882. Dr. T. K. Chambers: The Bloodletting Question in Olden Times, BrilUh and Foreign Medico-Chirurgical Review, vol xxii London: 18.58. Dr. J. Kidd: A Cursory Analysis of the Works of Galen 80 far as they relate to Anatomy and Physiology, Transactions of Ike Pro- vincial Medical and Surgical Association, vol. vl, part Ul London - 1837 Dr. R. Gasquet: The Practical Medicine of Galen and his Time, British and Foreign Medico-Cliirurgical Review, vol. xl. London: 18()7. Pusch- mann (Th.): A Jlislory of Medical Education, translated and edited by Evan H. Hare. London : 1801. Works on the History of Medicine and on Medical Biography should also be consulted by those desiring to study the life and works of Galen, such as Le Clero (D.), Histoire de la MCdecine Amst.: I72.'i. I am indebted to Mr. Duncan, our Librarian at the Faculty for writing out some translations for me from the Latin version In KUhn s edition of Galen's works. See Qlasgov) Medical Journal, April, 1892. » M. LaboulbSne says these references have been collected by M Qoulin but I have not had an opportunity of referring to his book. ' B](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b22320052_0005.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
