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[Vopiscus Fortunatus Plempius].

J P Tricot

    Vesalius : Acta Internationales Historiae Medicinae
    |October 20, 2001
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study highlights Plempius's 30-year dedication to translating Avicenna's "The Canon," a pivotal work in 17th-century European medical humanism. His translation facilitated access to Arabic medical knowledge for students, underscoring the Arab contribution to Western medicine.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical History
    • History of Science
    • Islamic Golden Age Medicine

    Background:

    • Focuses on the 17th-century academic and scientific career of Plempius.
    • Details Plempius's extensive work translating Avicenna's "The Canon" into Latin.
    • Mentions the acquisition of Arabic manuscripts via J. Golius for scholarly use.

    Discussion:

    • Analyzes the Arab contribution to European medical humanism in the 17th century.
    • Examines the role of Plempius's translation as a reference manual for medical students.
    • Highlights the significance of manuscript accessibility in scholarly endeavors.

    Key Insights:

    • Plempius's translation of Avicenna's "The Canon" (published 1658) was a cornerstone for medical education.
    • The study underscores the crucial role of Arabic medical texts and scholars in shaping European medicine.

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  • Illustrates the collaborative nature of knowledge dissemination through manuscript exchange.

    • Outlook:

    • Further research into the specific impact of Avicenna's "The Canon" on 17th-century medical curricula.
    • Exploration of other instances of Arab-European medical knowledge transfer during the period.
    • Continued analysis of the Golius collection's contribution to Western scholarship.