Abstract
In this short commentary, I reflect on the new definition of disease proposed by Powell and Scarffe. I suggest that the method they appeal to as objective, namely, rational justification, is open to several criticisms, which I outline and discuss.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 592-593 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Journal of Medical Ethics |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| Early online date | 9 Sept 2019 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 9 Sept 2019 |
Keywords
- concept of health
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