Contents
Contents
Acknowledgements
page
Introduction
Chronology
Further reading
Note on the text
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The scope of education
1 On the order of learning
2 On the rôle of the schools
3 On the distinction between the Gospel and philosophy
4 On the study of languages
5 Preface to Homer
6 On the usefulness of fables
7 Praise of eloquence
On Duties
Questions on Dialectics
10 Preface to arithemetic
11 Preface to geometry
On the Sphere
13 On astronomy and geography
14 The dignity of astrology
15 On philosophy
16 On natural philosophy
Epitome of Moral Philosophy
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Commentary on the Soul
Book on the Soul
20 On anatomy
The higher faculties
21 On the merit of the art of medicine
22 On the merit of laws
23 On the merit of studying theology
Authorities
24 On Plato
25 On Aristotle
26 On the life of Galen
27 On the life of Avicenna
28 On the life of Rudolf Agricola
29 On Johannes Regiomontanus
30 On Erasmus of Rotterdam
31 At Luther's funeral
Index
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