02363cam a22003133u 4500 16561 UtSlPG 20260610133404.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG la iso639-1 B Erasmus, Desiderius, 1469-1536 Encomium artis medicae Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-08-20 Produced by Louise Hope, Frank van Drogen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries "Encomium artis medicae" by Desiderius Erasmus is a scholarly treatise written in the early 16th century. This book celebrates the medical profession, praising the importance and dignity of doctors and the healing art. Erasmus, known for his humanist ideals, uses this work to reflect on the nobility of medicine against the backdrop of various ancient and contemporary contexts. In this treatise, Erasmus argues for the significance of medicine as an essential and divine profession that preserves life and health. He emphasizes the historical reverence for medical practitioners, noting that many have been regarded as divine figures due to their ability to heal. Erasmus makes comparisons between medicine and other arts, asserting that while each discipline contributes to human excellence, none is as vital as medicine, which directly impacts human life. He discusses the challenges of the medical profession, including the complexities of human health and the necessity for doctors to navigate diverse illnesses and remedies. Eventually, the book serves both as a homage to medicine and a call for respect and appreciation for the medical profession, encouraging future practitioners to embrace this noble calling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Philosophy, Medical Medicine -- Vocational guidance https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16561 57949 57949