Hippocrates

Hippocrates

히포크라테스

Greek

Classical Greece (c. 460-370 BCE)

"Father of Medicine"

Personality Traits

Healing Ethical Observant Rational Foundational

About

Hippocrates (c. 460-370 BCE) revolutionized medicine by treating illness as a natural phenomenon rather than divine punishment. The Hippocratic Oath he inspired still guides medical ethics today: 'First, do no harm.'

Famous Story

Hippocrates taught that diseases have natural causes that can be studied and treated through careful observation of the patient.

If You Match

You embody the healing ethics of Hippocrates—caring for others with wisdom and restraint.

Also Known As

Father of Medicine

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