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NL888 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Why I've seen no conflict between?
The author says "a conflict appears between the mandate to heal and the moral obligation to do no harm." But it seems to me that "the mandate to heal" and "the moral obligation to do no harm" are the same thing.
What do you say?
Context:
Is the science of genetics and genomics beginning to allow us to "play God"? That phrase is the one most commonly used by those expressing concern about these advances, even when the speaker is a nonbeliever. Clearly the concern would be less-ened if we could count on human beings to play God as God does, with infinite love and benevolence. Our track record is not so good. Difficult decisions arise when a conflict appears between the mandate to heal and the moral obligation to do no harm. But we have no alternative but to face those dilemmas head-on, attempt to understand all of the nuances, include the perspectives of all the stakeholders, and try to reach a consen-sus. The need to succeed at these endeavors is just one more compelling reason why the current battles between the scien-tific and spiritual worldviews need to be resolved—we desper-ately need both voices to be at the table, and not to be shouting at each other.
What do you say?
Context:
Is the science of genetics and genomics beginning to allow us to "play God"? That phrase is the one most commonly used by those expressing concern about these advances, even when the speaker is a nonbeliever. Clearly the concern would be less-ened if we could count on human beings to play God as God does, with infinite love and benevolence. Our track record is not so good. Difficult decisions arise when a conflict appears between the mandate to heal and the moral obligation to do no harm. But we have no alternative but to face those dilemmas head-on, attempt to understand all of the nuances, include the perspectives of all the stakeholders, and try to reach a consen-sus. The need to succeed at these endeavors is just one more compelling reason why the current battles between the scien-tific and spiritual worldviews need to be resolved—we desper-ately need both voices to be at the table, and not to be shouting at each other.
Top answer
I'm missing something here, NL. Are you equating "I've seen no conflict between A and B" and "a conflict appears between A and B"? The expression "I see no conflict between A and B" is a standard position taken in an argument in which the speaker claims his opponent has been inadvertently arguing that there is a conflict.
- I'm missing something here, NL.
- Are you equating "I've seen no conflict between A and B" and "a conflict appears between A and B"?
- The expression "I see no conflict between A and B" is a standard position taken in an argument in which the speaker claims his opponent has been inadvertently arguing that there is a conflict.
- NL888 it seems to me that "the mandate to heal" and "the moral obligation to do no harm" are the same thing.
- I can find no opposition to this principle.
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I'm missing something here, NL.
Are you equating "I've seen no conflict between A and B" and "a conflict appears between A and B"?
Are you equating "I've seen no conflict between A and B" and "a conflict appears between A and B"?
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Hi,
The writer seems to be thinking that healing may in some way harm the person. I assume the broader context contains some explanation of such a situation.
Clive
The writer seems to be thinking that healing may in some way harm the person. I assume the broader context contains some explanation of such a situation.
Clive
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CliveThe writer seems to be thinking that healing may in some way harm the person. I assume the broader context contains some explanation of such a situation.I join in Clive's position.
More context is required. The paragraph quoted in the OP doesn't address this.
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The dilemma that the author may be hinting at here is when a doctor is tugged between the self-imposed responsibility to heal by any means necessary and the oath-sworn obligation to do no harm. For instance, a mentally ill patient may be treated with shock treatment therapy, which may result in brain damage.
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