Join us for an insightful reading by Werner Bartens from his work Leib und Seele. This event will take you on a journey through the history of medicine, exploring topics such as bloodletting and surgeries performed without anesthesia, leading up to modern advancements like gene therapies and minimally invasive surgeries. Bartens highlights the astonishing continuities and traditions in medical practices that span centuries. He delves into questions such as: What makes us ill? How does our mind affect our body? Can we actively achieve health through lifestyle and diet? With profound knowledge, Werner Bartens guides us through the annals of medical and human history.