| Technology in medicine: ontology, epistemology, ethics and social philosophy at the crossroads. | |
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PMID: 10927965 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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In reference to the different approaches in philosophy (of medicine) of the nature of (medical) technology, this article introduces the topic of this special issue of Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics, that is, the way the different forms of medical technology function in everyday medical practice. The authors elaborate on the active role technology plays in shaping our views on disease, illness, and the body, whence in shaping our world. |
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Authors:
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R Vos; D L Willems |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Theoretical medicine and bioethics Volume: 21 ISSN: 1386-7415 ISO Abbreviation: Theor Med Bioeth Publication Date: 2000 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-09-21 Completed Date: 2000-09-21 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9805378 Medline TA: Theor Med Bioeth Country: NETHERLANDS |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1-7 Citation Subset: E; IM |
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Department of Health Ethics and Philosophy, University of Maastricht, The Netherlands. |
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Biomedical Technology* Ethics, Medical* Humans Philosophy, Medical* Social Sciences Social Values |
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