Nicolaus Copernicus: médico e astrônomo polonês / Nicolaus Corpenicus: A Polish physician and astronomer
Rev. méd. Minas Gerais
;
22(2)jun. 2012.
Article
in Portuguese
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RESUMO
Este artigo constitui-se um esboço de alguns aspectos relevantes da vida de Nicolau Copérnico. Destaque para a sua atividade de médico praticante, pouco divulgada por seus biógrafos. Trata-se de tentativa de corrigir o conceito errôneo e muito divulgado de sua condição de sacerdote. Representa exame das razões de sua reserva e relutância em divulgar conclusões sobre sua hipótese heliocêntrica.
ABSTRACT
This paper introduces some relevant aspects of the life of Nicolaus Copernicus. It emphasizes his performance as a medical practitioner, which has been neglected by his biographers. This is an attempt to rectify the mistaken and widely spread idea of his conduct as a clergyman. It also assesses some reasons for his discretion and reluctance in publicizing his conclusions on the heliocentric hypothesis.
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Main subject:
Physicians
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Biographies as Topic
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Portuguese
Journal:
Rev. méd. Minas Gerais
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Academia Mineira de Medicina/BR
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