Published Apr 1, 2019
Jacob Stegenga on Medical Nihilism
Philosopher Jacob Stegenga delves into medical nihilism, critiquing the reliability and effectiveness of modern medicine, advocating for skepticism towards medical research, and highlighting the need for more personalized and cautious medical interventions, including the concept of 'gentle medicine.'
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