02220cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100210008905000060011010000360011624500510015226400510020330000470025433600260030133700260032733800360035350000310038950801360042052012330055653400450178965300240183470000170185885600430187518976UtSlPG20260610133437.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7alaanl2iso639-1 4aR1 aErasmus, Desiderius,d1469-153610aEncomium Artis Medicae: De Lof Der Geneeskunde 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-08-03  aProduced by Louise Hope, Frank van Drogen, the Netherlands
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http://www.pgdp.net  a"Encomium Artis Medicae: De Lof Der Geneeskunde" by Desiderius Erasmus is an erudite treatise on the praise of the medical profession written in the early 16th century. The work is presented as an encomiastic speech, where Erasmus extols the virtues, importance, and divine aspects of medicine, emphasizing its crucial role in human life. It seeks to inspire admiration and respect for the medical profession, showcasing not only its practical applications but also its esteemed historical significance.  The opening of the text introduces Erasmus's intent to deliver a grand oration in praise of medicine, acknowledging the previous eloquent tributes provided by other notable figures. As he begins, he reflects on the divine qualities of medicine, emphasizing its necessity in human existence and the numerous challenges practitioners face. He illustrates these themes by examining the historical reverence for medical pioneers and the ongoing relevance of medical knowledge, suggesting that they deserve both honor and gratitude. The beginning sets the tone for a detailed exploration of the medical arts, offering insight into Erasmus's perspective on its importance to society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPhilosophy, Medical1 aHillesum, L.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18976