Avicenna's Medicine by Avicenna Summary
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Avicenna's 11th-century "Canon of Medicine" - the medical masterpiece that shaped six centuries of healthcare. Discover the text that described diabetes through sweet urine and cataloged 800+ drugs, influencing both Islamic and Western medicine until the 19th century.
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Part 1: The Foundations of Medicine
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful. I, Ibn Sina, known to the West as Avicenna, present to you the Canon of Medicine, a comprehensive guide to the art and science of healing. This work is the culmination of my life's study and practice, drawing upon the wisdom of ancient physicians and my own observations. Medicine is a noble pursuit, one that seeks to understand the human body and restore it to health. It is both an art and a science, requiring not only knowledge but also intuition and compassion. The true physician must be a keen observer, a logical thinker, and a compassionate healer. At the core of our understanding of health and disease lies the concept of temperament. Every individual possesses a unique balance of qualities - hot, cold, moist, and dry - which determine their constitution. Health is maintained when these qualities are in harmony, while disease arises from their imbalance. Consider, for example, a person of hot and moist temperament. They may be prone to fevers and inflammations, requiring cooling and drying remedies to restore balance. Conversely, one of cold and dry temperament might suffer from stiffness and poor circulation, benefiting from warming and moistening treatments.
Part 2: The Four Humors and Their Influence
Part 3: The Art of Diagnosis and Prognosis
Part 4: The Principles of Treatment
Part 5: The Importance of Prevention
Part 6: The Ethics of Medicine
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
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