Sleep and dreaming in Greek and Roman philosophy.

摘要: Theories as to the function of sleep and dreaming have been with us since beginning recorded history. In Ancient Greece Rome predominant view dreams was that they were divine in origin. This held not only theory but also practice establishment various dream-oracles dream interpretation manuals (Oneirocritica). However, it is Greek Roman writings, paralleling advances philosophy natural science, we begin see first rationalistic accounts dreaming. paper reviews evolution such rational focusing on influence Democritus, who provides account history, Aristotle, most explicit ancient world.