Aristotle's works

Containing the Master-piece, Directions for Midwives, and Counsel and Advice to Child-bearing Women with Various Useful Remedies

Aristotle

• Publisher: Science & Technology Publishing
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN:
  9782528120521
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: 19th Century History

Aristotle's Works: Containing the Master-piece, Directions for Midwives, and Counsel and Advice to Child-bearing Women with Various Useful Remedies is a comprehensive and influential compendium that has served as a cornerstone of popular medical literature for centuries. Despite its attribution to the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, the book is a product of early modern Europe, reflecting the era's fascination with natural philosophy, reproduction, and the mysteries of human generation. This volume is divided into several sections, each addressing different aspects of human sexuality, conception, pregnancy, childbirth, and women's health. The Master-piece section delves into the secrets of generation, offering detailed explanations of male and female anatomy, the process of conception, and the development of the fetus. It provides practical advice on increasing fertility, understanding the signs of pregnancy, and predicting the sex of the unborn child. The text is rich with folklore, traditional wisdom, and early scientific theories, blending observation with myth in its quest to explain the wonders of human reproduction. Directions for Midwives serves as a manual for those assisting in childbirth, outlining the duties and responsibilities of midwives, the stages of labor, and the management of common complications. It emphasizes the importance of experience, compassion, and skill, offering guidance on everything from the proper positioning of the mother to the use of herbal remedies and techniques for easing pain. The section on Counsel and Advice to Child-bearing Women addresses the physical and emotional challenges faced by expectant mothers. It provides recommendations for diet, exercise, and hygiene, as well as remedies for common ailments such as morning sickness, swelling, and fatigue. The book also discusses the care of newborns, including advice on breastfeeding, swaddling, and early childhood development. Throughout the work, readers will find a wealth of Various Useful Remedies, drawn from herbal medicine, traditional practices, and early medical theory. These remedies are intended to support women's health at every stage of life, from menstruation to menopause, and to address a wide range of conditions related to reproduction and childbirth. Aristotle's Works is notable for its candid discussion of topics that were often considered taboo, making it a valuable resource for generations of readers seeking knowledge about the mysteries of life and birth. Its blend of practical advice, moral guidance, and curiosity about the natural world offers a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and practices of the past, while its enduring popularity attests to the universal importance of the subjects it addresses.

Table of contents

• ARISTOTLE’S WORKS: CONTAINING THE MASTER-PIECE, DIRECTIONS FOR MIDWIVES, AND COUNSEL AND ADVICE TO CHILD-BEARING WOMEN. WITH VARIOUS USEFUL REMEDIES.
• ADVERTISEMENT.
• CONTENTS.
• THE MASTER-PIECE.
• THE MIDWIFE. GUIDE TO CHILD-BEARING WOMEN.
• PROPER AND SAFE REMEDIES FOR CURING ALL THOSE DISTEMPERS THAT ARE PECULIAR TO THE FEMALE SEX.
• ARISTOTLE’S BOOK OF PROBLEMS, WITH OTHER ASTRONOMERS, ASTROLOGERS, AND PHYSICIANS, CONCERNING THE STATE OF MAN’S BODY.
• THE PROBLEMS of MARCUS ANTONIUS ZIMARAS SANCTIPERTIAS.
• DISPLAYING THE SECRETS OF NATURE, RELATING TO PHYSIOGNOMY.
• THE MIDWIFE’S VADE-MECUM; CONTAINING PARTICULAR DIRECTIONS FOR MIDWIVES, NURSES, &c.
• THE VENEREAL DISEASE.