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Why medieval medical philosophy feels more relevant than contemporary approaches

I've been studying Ibn Rushd's medical texts and his integration of philosophy with healing speaks to something I've been searching for, but I feel ridiculous turning to 12th-century sources for guidance in 2024.

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You are experiencing the discomfort of finding profound meaning in sources that cultural norms suggest should be obsolete.

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