Adamantios Corais, doctor, philosopher, editor, philologer, patriot

What is it about?

Adamantios Corais was a doctor. He studied Medicine at one of the most famous universities in Europe of his Era. Besides, he was an editor of ancient greek authors, writing many commentaries on Hippocrates, other ancient physicians, and philosophers.

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Why is it important?

The Thesis on Hippocratic medicine is a real hymn for Medicine and the Neurophilosophy and offers a perfect compendium of medical ethics, underlining the critical role of the physician, who should be kind, responsible, self-controlled, merciful, knowledgeable, and always kind. Corais in Paris enlarged his horizons and increased his creativity, erudition, enthusiasm, and admiration for ancient greek philosophy. He started publishing many works by ancient greek authors and a large number of books concerning education, which were addressed to the young generation of his country and abroad

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