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Three concepts of suffering.

Steven D Edwards1

  • 1Centre for Philosophy and Health Care, School of Health Science, University of Wales Swansea, SA2 8PP, UK.

Medicine, Health Care, and Philosophy
|April 25, 2003
PubMed
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This study critically assesses existing concepts of suffering and proposes a new

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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Medical Ethics
  • Linguistics

Background:

  • Existing concepts of suffering, including those by Cassell and van Hooft, are critically examined.
  • The limitations of current suffering conceptualizations are highlighted, necessitating a refined understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically assess rival concepts of suffering (Cassell vs. van Hooft).
  • To propose a more plausible 'intuitive concept' of suffering based on Wittgensteinian principles.
  • To evaluate the potential for scientific inquiry into the nature of suffering.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of philosophical concepts of suffering.
  • Development of a new conceptual framework for suffering.
  • Exploration of linguistic meaning in understanding suffering.

Main Results:

  • A critical evaluation of Cassell's and van Hooft's suffering concepts is presented.
  • A novel 'intuitive concept' of suffering, grounded in Wittgenstein's philosophy of language, is outlined.
  • The challenges and opportunities for a scientific understanding of suffering are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed 'intuitive concept' offers a more robust framework for understanding suffering.
  • Further research is needed to explore the scientific implications of this new conceptualization.
  • Bridging philosophical and scientific perspectives on suffering is crucial for advancing the field.
Keywords:
Health Care and Public HealthPhilosophical Approach

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