Open AccessPhilosophy and medicine: prospects of mutual development
Author(s) -
A. G. Suprun,
S. O. Markova
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
gumanìtarnì studìï: pedagogìka, psihologìâ, fìlosofìâ
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2706-9230
pISSN - 2706-9222
DOI - 10.31548/hspedagog2020.02.059
Subject(s) - soul , modern medicine , humanism , philosophy of medicine , feeling , engineering ethics , epistemology , object (grammar) , quality (philosophy) , foundation (evidence) , sociology , environmental ethics , psychology , medicine , alternative medicine , philosophy , law , traditional medicine , engineering , political science , linguistics , pathology
The relationship between philosophy and medicine remains relevant at all times. The common object of their study is a living being. Philosophy is the methodological foundation for acquiring medical knowledge. Joint research and interdisciplinary links between philosophy and medicine lead to effective cooperation in solving eternal pressing problems – the survival of mankind on earth and the achievement of high-quality life of the individual. It is in resolving this issue that they have joined forces. It is noted that modern scientific medicine is a complex of disciplines of exclusively natural profile, although medicine itself has a humanistic character. The object of its study is a person who cannot be imagined and known outside of cultural and spiritual contexts. Anthropological issues are a unifying component between philosophy and medicine. It has been established that a great risk for modern medicine is the devaluation of humanitarian influence, which is currently considered unnecessary by physicians. In this regard, the medical system and medical professionalism itself are under threat. It is also important to preserve the art of medicine, to educate a philosopher who could heal the bod, feeling the soul.