Lecture 4: Greek Figures

Question 1

Aristostle

Answer 1

• philosopher
• emphasized on theory of axioms rather than empirical evidence

Question 2

Herophilus of Chalcedon

Answer 2

• father of anatomy
• placed intelligence in the brain
• distinguished between veins and arteries
• diagnosed using pulse

Question 3

Erasistatus of chios

Answer 3

• linked complexity of human brain with superior intelligence
• accomplice of herophilus
• dissected criminals alive

Question 4

claudius galen

Answer 4

disected animals