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Springer - The Philosophical Diseases of Medicine Vol. 1

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Explore the deep connection between medical practice and the foundational questions of human existence. This volume, The Philosophical Diseases of Medicine and their Cure, examines the essential anthropological and metaphysical aspects that define the medical discipline. For centuries, physicians have been required to look beyond simple medical tasks to reflect on the nature of life, death, health, and sickness. This book investigates how the medical profession has navigated the ethical dimensions of practice. It looks back at the historical world-order that once provided physicians with a clear framework for distinguishing right from wrong. By studying these philosophical foundations, readers gain a better understanding of the ethical landscape that governs medical decision-making. This work is an important resource for those interested in the history of medical ethics and the philosophical roots of healthcare.

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Examines the connection between medical tasks and the metaphysical aspects of the discipline.

Discusses the fundamental nature of life, death, health, and sickness in a medical context.

Provides a historical perspective on the ethical frameworks used by physicians for centuries.

Explores the vital ethical dimensions that have always been part of medical practice.

Analyzes how historical world-orders shaped the way medical professionals understood right and wrong.

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Brand: Springer
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1402028709
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Law > Encyclopaedias
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 29 October 2004
Listed Since: 12 January 2007

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