Introducing “Gesundheit und Krankheit: Eine Einführung in Weizsäckers Gesundheitsverständnis” by Hans-Martin Rieger. In this thought-provoking book, Rieger explores the fundamental concepts of health and disease from a medical and anthropological perspective. He argues for a critical medical theory and an anthropological approach to enhance the scientific independence of medicine. The work is inspired by the ideas of Viktor von Weizsäcker, a renowned neurologist and professor of general clinical medicine, whose insights continue to be relevant today.

Rieger begins by providing an overview of Weizsäcker’s understanding of health and its implications in current discussions. From there, he delves into the scientific foundations of biology and the human sciences, questioning the application of natural scientific categories to life in general and to human beings in particular. The author advocates for a paradigm shift in biological and medical thinking, emphasizing the need to consider the relationship between an organism or a physical subject and its environment, imbued with meaning. Within this framework, health is seen as a coherence or responsiveness that emerges over the course of a person’s life. This coherence is made possible through the organism’s psychophysical adaptability.

Weizsäcker’s research provides significant insights for addressing contemporary issues and developing models in the fields of psychosomatics, neuroscience, and integrative medicine. By examining the historical development of Weizsäcker’s foundational structures, Rieger highlights their continued relevance and applicability in various medical disciplines today.

“Gesundheit und Krankheit: Eine Einführung in Weizsäckers Gesundheitsverständnis” offers a compelling exploration of health, disease, and the human experience. It challenges traditional medical paradigms and invites readers to reconsider the role of biology and medicine in understanding and promoting health. This book is a must-read for medical professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in a holistic approach to healthcare.”

Published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg, this book is set to be released on August 25, 2023. It is written in German and is available in both ISBNs 9783662671214 and 9783662671221.

Order your copy of “Gesundheit und Krankheit: Eine Einführung in Weizsäckers Gesundheitsverständnis” today and embark on a journey of reevaluating health, disease, and the human condition.