“The new experience that has replaced dignified suffering is artificially prolonged, opaque, depersonalized maintenance.”
Quote by Ivan Illich
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Limits to Medicine: Medical Nemesis, the Expropriation of Health
This book delves into the philosophical and ethical implications of medical advancements, exploring the potential dangers of overreliance on medical technology and the concept of medical nemesis. more
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Ivan Illich
Ivan Illich, born on September 4, 1926 and died on December 2, 2002, was a renowned philosopher. His research focused on the fields of education, technology, and social criticism, reflecting deeply on modern society. more
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