Hippocrates, the Founder of Scientific Medicine ‘Of all the arts, the art of medicine is the most distinguished,’ declared Hippocrates, who first released it from the shackles of magic and religion. Colin Davies | Published in History Today Volume 21 Issue 4 April 1971 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Ancient GreeceMedicine & Disease Popular articles Doc Holliday: The Perennial Sidekick Is it Possible to Forgive and Forget?