“The Medical Establishment” – Quote by Ivan Illich

„The medical establishment has become the major threat to health.“

Ivan IllichIvan Illich critiques the power of the medical establishment and its potential effects on public health.
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Ivan Illich was an Austrian-American philosopher, social critic, and priest, known for his critical views on modern society and institutions.

In this quote, Ivan Illich criticizes the institutionalization of medicine and its potential consequences for health.


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Ivan Illich (1926–2002) was an Austrian-American philosopher, social critic, and priest. He criticized industrial society and the institutionalization of life, especially in medicine and education. Illich's work influenced numerous social theorists and activists.

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