Power and Knowledge
豆瓣
Astrology, Physiognomics, and Medicine under the Roman Empire
Tamsyn Barton
简介
"Power and Knowledge" charts a history of three ancient "scientiae" in the Roman Empire--astrology, medical prognosis, and physiognomy (the art of discerning character or destiny from a person's physique). Drawing on contemporary approaches in social theory and the philosophy of science, Tamsyn Barton argues that the ancient sciences are best understood in terms of rhetoric, as their practitioners are involved in sociopolitical struggles and their disciplines are rooted in Greco-Roman cultural norms and practices.
contents
Introduction
Chapter 1. Star Wars in the Greco-Roman World
-- Part I The Rise and Fall of Astrology
-- Part II Astrology in Practice
Chapter 2. Physiognomics: Voir, Savoir, Pouvoir
Chapter 3. Medical Prognosis: the Doctor as Diviner and Detective
Conclusion