al-Fārābī and the Development of Galen's Theory of Humor, Its Dimensions in Philosophy, Medicine, and Psychology Based on al-Fārābī's Manuscript 'Treatise on Humors'

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مرکز فناوری اطلاعات، دانشگاه اردن، امّان، اردن.

چکیده

Objective: This study examines the differences between Galen and Al-Farabi regarding the factors affecting human health and humors. Galen emphasizes biological and environmental determinants, while Al-Farabi highlights mental, intellectual, and artistic influences. The aim is to provide a comparative analysis of these perspectives and their implications for holistic health.
Methods: A qualitative, comparative approach was used. Textual analysis of Galen’s medical writings and Al-Farabi’s philosophical works was conducted. Key elements related to the causes of humor imbalance, health maintenance, and the role of cognitive and artistic practices were identified and compared.
Results: Galen’s approach focuses on physical balance and external factors such as climate and lifestyle. Al-Farabi, however, emphasizes the mind, ethical conduct, meditation, and engagement with music and arts as crucial to well-being. Both acknowledge external influences, but Al-Farabi integrates psychological and intellectual dimensions into the understanding of health.
Conclusions: Al-Farabi’s perspective provides a holistic view that complements Galen’s biological model. By combining mental, ethical, and artistic dimensions with physiological considerations, his framework offers a broader understanding of health. This comparison highlights the relevance of philosophical insights in contemporary discussions on psychosomatic and holistic health.

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عنوان مقاله [English]

al-Fārābī and the Development of Galen's Theory of Humor, Its Dimensions in Philosophy, Medicine, and Psychology Based on al-Fārābī's Manuscript 'Treatise on Humors'

نویسنده [English]

  • Ahmad Abdalla AlAhmad
Information Technology Center, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
چکیده [English]

Objective: This study examines the differences between Galen and Al-Farabi regarding the factors affecting human health and humors. Galen emphasizes biological and environmental determinants, while Al-Farabi highlights mental, intellectual, and artistic influences. The aim is to provide a comparative analysis of these perspectives and their implications for holistic health.
Methods: A qualitative, comparative approach was used. Textual analysis of Galen’s medical writings and Al-Farabi’s philosophical works was conducted. Key elements related to the causes of humor imbalance, health maintenance, and the role of cognitive and artistic practices were identified and compared.
Results: Galen’s approach focuses on physical balance and external factors such as climate and lifestyle. Al-Farabi, however, emphasizes the mind, ethical conduct, meditation, and engagement with music and arts as crucial to well-being. Both acknowledge external influences, but Al-Farabi integrates psychological and intellectual dimensions into the understanding of health.
Conclusions: Al-Farabi’s perspective provides a holistic view that complements Galen’s biological model. By combining mental, ethical, and artistic dimensions with physiological considerations, his framework offers a broader understanding of health. This comparison highlights the relevance of philosophical insights in contemporary discussions on psychosomatic and holistic health.

کلیدواژه‌ها [English]

  • Humor
  • Philosophical
  • Thought
  • Medical Philosophy
  • Hyle
  • Ancient Medicine

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