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Medicine

Area of Science:

  • History of Medicine
  • Philosophy of Medicine
  • Medical Ethics

Background:

  • The traditional view defines medicine by its ability to cure illness.
  • This 'curative thesis' is challenged by historical and epidemiological evidence regarding medicine's efficacy.
  • The societal role of medicine may not solely depend on its curative power.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the 'curative thesis' of medicine.
  • To propose an alternative core competence for medicine.
  • To re-examine the historical development and societal function of medical practices.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of medical practices and their societal roles.
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    • The 'curative thesis' is insufficient to define medicine's essence or societal function.
    • Medicine has historically thrived with limited curative capabilities.
    • Understanding and predicting disease, rather than solely curing, is proposed as a core competence.

    Conclusions:

    • Redefining medicine's core competence as understanding and prediction offers a more robust framework.
    • This perspective better explains the existence and persistence of non-curative medical practices.
    • It encourages a fairer evaluation of alternative and traditional medicine and offers lessons for mainstream medicine's future development.