On Avicennaʼs Canon of Medicine: Contemporary Issues

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Rawaa Mahmoud Hussain[1]

Abstract

Avicenna is one of the most prominent philosophers and one of the most famous doctors in history. His book The Canon of Medicine is considered one of the most important medical achievements and was an influential reference in the field of medical research for a long time. In this book Avicenna discusses the definition and scope of medicine, temperature, the humors, anatomy, the causes of diseases, etiology, the influence of seasonal changes on the body, dietetics, balneology, sphygmology, urinoscopy, alvine discharge, the preservation of health, etc. This article explores contemporary issues regarding Avicennaʼs Canon of Medicine. 

[1]    Assistant Professor of Islamic Philosophy, Rochester Muslim Community Center, New York, USA, Rawaa_mahmoud@yahoo.com.