Historian A: Dr. Emily Carter – Economic Perspective "Dr. Carter argues that Galen's teachings were primarily valued because they supported the economic interests of medieval medical practitioners. She suggests that Galen's ideas were preserved and promoted largely because they provided a framework that allowed physicians to maintain control over medical knowledge and profit from their practice. According to her, Galen's authority was sustained by the economic benefits it offered to those who held power in medical institutions, rather than purely scientific reasons. Her view emphasizes the importance of economic motives in shaping medical history during this period."

Historian B: Professor Samuel Lee – Social Perspective "Professor Lee believes that Galen's influence was mainly due to its social significance. He argues that Galen's ideas became deeply embedded in medieval society because they resonated with social and religious beliefs about health, illness, and the human body. Lee suggests that Galen's work provided a spiritual and moral framework that helped people understand their place in the world and their relationship with divine forces. For Lee, the social and cultural context was crucial in maintaining Galen's status as the authoritative medical figure throughout the Middle Ages."