Medical Investigation in Seventeenth Century England is a seminal collection that critically examines the transformative period of medical practice and theory. Through a meticulously curated selection of essays, the anthology navigates the vast terrain of 17th-century medical advancements, from the burgeoning of anatomical studies to the early inklings of empiricism shaping the methodologies of investigation. The collection stands out for its comprehensive analysis and inclusion of pieces that collectively highlight the evolution of medical thought, underscored by an interdisciplinary approach that marries historical insights with the intricacies of medical science. The anthology provides an invaluable literary context that showcases the era's diversity in thought and practice, making significant contributions to the understanding of early modern medicine. The editors, Charles W. Bodemer and Lester S. King, bring together contributing authors whose backgrounds span a broad spectrum of expertise. These contributors, through their unique lenses, shed light on the historical and cultural underpinnings of 17th-century medical investigations, offering a cohesive narrative that aligns with pivotal movements of the time. The anthology encapsulates the essence of collaboration among pioneers of medicine, whose collective endeavors significantly pushed the boundaries of contemporary medical knowledge and practice. Scholars, students, and enthusiasts of medical history and early modern studies are the primary audience for this collection. Medical Investigation in Seventeenth Century England presents a unique opportunity to delve into a critical epoch that shaped modern medical inquiry. Through its array of perspectives and thematic depth, the anthology invites readers to explore the confluence of historical events, cultural contexts, and scientific thought that characterized the period. It is an essential read for those keen on understanding the continuum of medical evolution, offering a platform for education, reflection, and further research into the multifaceted landscape of medical history.

A re-evaluation of Boyle in the light of new evidence of his tortured religious life and his difficult relations with his contemporaries.

This book presents a new view of Robert Boyle (1627-91), the leading British scientist in the generation before Newton. It comprises a series of essays by scholars from Europe and North America that scrutinize Boyle's writing on science, philosophy and theology, bringing out the subtlety and complexity of his ideas. Particular attention is given to Boyle's interest in alchemy and to other facets of his ideas that might initially seem surprising in a leading advocate of the mechanical philosophy. Many of the essays use material from among Boyle's extensive manuscripts, which have recently been catalogued for the first time. The introduction surveys the state of Boyle studies and deploys the findings of the essays to offer a reevaluation of Boyle. The book also includes a complete bibliography of writings on Boyle since 1940.

First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.

Considering cases from Europe to India, this collection brings together current critical research into the role played by racial issues in the production of medical knowledge. Confronting such controversial themes as colonialism and medicine, the origins of racial thinking and health and migration, the distinguished contributors examine the role played by medicine in the construction of racial categories.

Empiricisms is about the value of experience and experiments. Why do we esteem them and what is their contribution to knowledge? The work is unique in the detail with which it explains empiricism, from its beginning in ancient medicine to its emergence as a philosophy of modern science. It elucidates the ideas of the so-called radical empiricists, clarifying their relation to historical empiricism, and explaining what is "radical" about them, and develops a comparison between European empiricism and ideas and practice in traditional China. Bringing China into the argument is an unexpected innovation, and makes the work a model for comparative philosophy.

The name of Hippocrates has been invoked as an inspiration of medicine since antiquity, and medical practitioners have turned to Hippocrates for ethical and social standards. While most modern commentators accept that medicine has sometimes fallen short of Hippocratic ideals, these ideals are usually portrayed as having a timeless appeal, departure from which is viewed as an aberration that only a return to Hippocratic values will correct. Recent historical work has begun to question such an image of Hippocrates and his medicine. Instead of examining Hippocratic ideals and values as an unchanging legacy passed to us from antiquity, historians have increasingly come to explore the many different ways in which Hippocrates and his medicine have been constructed and reconstructed over time. Thus scholars have tended to abandon attempts to extract a real Hippocrates from the mass of conflicting opinions about him. Rather, they tend to ask why he was portrayed in particular ways, by particular groups, at particular times. This volume explores the multiple uses, constructions, and meanings of Hippocrates and Hippocratic medicine since the Renaissance, and elucidates the cultural and social circumstances that shaped their development. Recent research has suggested that whilst the process of constructing and reconstructing Hippocrates began during antiquity, it was during the sixteenth century that the modern picture emerged. Many scholastic endeavours today, it is claimed, are attempts to answer Hippocratic questions first posed in the sixteenth century. This book provides an opportunity to begin to evaluate such claims, and to explore their relevance in areas beyond those of classical scholarship.