Article Title

Body-Snatching: Medicine and the Cartesian Threat

Authors

Mark D. Sullivan, MD, PhD, University of Washington, Seattle Washington

Abstract

Twentieth century physicians are proud to be biological scientists. It is this feature above all others that distinguishes us from our predecessors. Because it is the badge of our progress in medicine, biology is often considered the essential core of medical care. Indeed, we can become so focused upon the biology inmedicine that all other aspects of caring for patients fade into a murky background of ill-defined sentimentality.

Recommended Citation

Sullivan, MD, PhD, Mark D. (1986) "Body-Snatching: Medicine and the Cartesian Threat," Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry: Vol. 4: Iss. 2, Article 8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29046/JJP.004.2.005
Available at: https://jdc.jefferson.edu/jeffjpsychiatry/vol4/iss2/8