Has the advancement of medicine been a good thing?
Medicine has been continually improving, with people living better, 'healthier' lives, but is this really a good thing? Is it good to live longer? Are we right in allowing people with illnesses to live?
Yes, it has
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On the one hand, it could be argued to be a good thing as it has allowed people to live longer lives. Assuming that it is better to be alive than dead, this is surely a positive. It has also opened up the possibility of a greater life for the disabled. For example, people with previously 'untreatable' illnesses are now cured and can lead presumably better lives. Side: Yes, It Has
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But curing a disease doesn't make an old person 'better', it just removes the urgent issue of them dying (in this context). At what point will society stop functioning, if people can live hugely longer lives? I agree, it's good, but it does have negative aspects for sure. Side: Yes, It Has
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