Logic, Signs and Nature in the Renaissance

Exploring the training and thought processes of Renaissance doctors, the book delves into how they interpreted medical evidence for diagnoses and prognoses. It examines the educational framework that shaped medical studies, focusing on university arts courses and their impact on medical knowledge. Key themes include the concepts of nature, health, and disease, as well as the role of logic and semiotics in medicine. The author concludes with an analysis of how Renaissance medicine relates to the emerging science of the seventeenth century, providing a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal era.