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A study of the medical theories and practices of ancient Greece and Rome, their later influence, and their relationship with the literature, philosophy and culture of their surrounding societies. We will explore the development of medicine as a discipline in classical antiquity; analyze the evidence that survives for these medical traditions, with particular attention to the Hippocratic Corpus and the work of Galen; and consider points of intersection between issues raised in ancient texts and the concerns of modern medical practitioners.