ISSN:
1573-1200
Keywords:
Philosophy of technology
;
technology
;
medical practice
;
ontology
;
disease concept
;
normality
;
autonomy
;
risk and trust
;
health technology assessment
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
,
Philosophy
Notes:
Abstract In reference to the different approaches in philosophy(of medicine) of the nature of (medical) technology,this article introduces the topic of this specialissue of Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics, that is,the way the different forms of medical technologyfunction in everyday medical practice. The authorselaborate on the active role technology plays inshaping our views on disease, illness, and the body,whence in shaping our world.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1009903321229
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