On a Philosophy of Individualized Medicine: Conceptual and Ethical Questions

摘要: This chapter deals with the conceptual layers of Individualized Medicine (IM). These are analyzed as follows: First, method critical reconstruction is outlined. Second, concept IM according to its constitutive momenta (stratification, diagnosis, prediction, prevention, risk). Third, related four different medical approaches (lifeworld, conventional medicine, alternative ways healing, genomics/genetics). Fourth, discussion ethical implications focusses on three crucial topics: “cura sui” (Foucault), solidarity and informed consent. Finally we want composed framing be determined a “Frohliche Wissenschaft” (Nietzsche). The adopts not classical bioethical perspective, but tries show how refers philosophical even anthropological questions. rather uncommon perspective however might lead contribute an improved, i.e. more reflective self-understanding medicine.