Voices of Criticism
The development of modern medical technology is increasingly impacting this strict dichotomy. cosmetic, application of assisted reproductive technology, artificial limbs, transgender, blurring the distinction between natural and artificial, man and machine, resulting in blurred personal identity. Descartes' dualism has become as the theoretical basis of patient materialization and reductionism. Mark Sullivan stated that Descartes' dualism such that split relationship between physical and psychological issues[13]. S. Kay Toombs think Descartes's body is not fully materialized paradigm [14]201. Oliver Sacks noted that medicine has shifted focus from understanding and treatment of sick people to the understanding and treatment of diseases [15]8. Sacks considered for medical purposes in its holistic treatment of patients, it must learn to listen to the patient, understand the complexities of personal experience, meanwhile continue the treatment of psychological and physiological aspects of the disease. The goal of medicine should be more than just to prevent the disease, but also to rebuild the patient affected by the disease and the identity of self-awareness.
Modern mechanical dualism, which comes from ancient Greek philosophy, closely …show more content…
Co-founder of the World Association of transhumanist Nick Bostrom believes human cognitive enhancement will improve their lives in accordance with their wishes [38]. Gene editing is also hoped to cure intractable genetic diseases [39]. However, application of new technologies for the purpose of medical treatment can lead to abuse in the normal human body, resulting in unfair competition. Chinese regulators in these emerging technologies is not perfect, it should be standardization and
The development of modern medical technology is increasingly impacting this strict dichotomy. cosmetic, application of assisted reproductive technology, artificial limbs, transgender, blurring the distinction between natural and artificial, man and machine, resulting in blurred personal identity. Descartes' dualism has become as the theoretical basis of patient materialization and reductionism. Mark Sullivan stated that Descartes' dualism such that split relationship between physical and psychological issues[13]. S. Kay Toombs think Descartes's body is not fully materialized paradigm [14]201. Oliver Sacks noted that medicine has shifted focus from understanding and treatment of sick people to the understanding and treatment of diseases [15]8. Sacks considered for medical purposes in its holistic treatment of patients, it must learn to listen to the patient, understand the complexities of personal experience, meanwhile continue the treatment of psychological and physiological aspects of the disease. The goal of medicine should be more than just to prevent the disease, but also to rebuild the patient affected by the disease and the identity of self-awareness.
Modern mechanical dualism, which comes from ancient Greek philosophy, closely …show more content…
Co-founder of the World Association of transhumanist Nick Bostrom believes human cognitive enhancement will improve their lives in accordance with their wishes [38]. Gene editing is also hoped to cure intractable genetic diseases [39]. However, application of new technologies for the purpose of medical treatment can lead to abuse in the normal human body, resulting in unfair competition. Chinese regulators in these emerging technologies is not perfect, it should be standardization and