The Republic of Plato is a philosophical treatise describing the ideal city-state,a self-sufficient civil entity in the world of Ideas(Forms)that enables both individuals and the society to thrive.Elements of the Repu...The Republic of Plato is a philosophical treatise describing the ideal city-state,a self-sufficient civil entity in the world of Ideas(Forms)that enables both individuals and the society to thrive.Elements of the Republic can be tracedwoka in modern policymaking.Plato’s ethical and political philosophy consists of a standpoint of reflection towards contemporary challenges,one of whom is admittedly COVID-19 vaccination.Few countries have made vaccination obligatory for the whole of the population,while many countries consider making vaccination mandatory for particular high-risk groups and front line workers.In response to the growing debate on the necessity and the ethical integrity of mandatory vaccination against COVID-19,this paper discusses the matter in the context of Plato’s Republic and provides relevant recommendations.展开更多
A study published recently by Graumans and colleagues(2021)reported James Bond's exposure to infectious agents across a number of movies[1].The authors took the initiative to use cinema as a source of hygiene lite...A study published recently by Graumans and colleagues(2021)reported James Bond's exposure to infectious agents across a number of movies[1].The authors took the initiative to use cinema as a source of hygiene literacy,pointing out common flaws and risks for individual and public health.Revisiting popular sources through the lenses of public health,can become an effective tool of science communication by providing readers with an amusing and simultaneously learning experience.The latter is a dire need,taking into account the mounting health disinformation amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.展开更多
Health seems to be an issue of prominent importance since classical antiquity to the 21st century AD.Back in the 4th century BC,the renowned philosopher Plato stated that“at-tention to Health is life’s greatest hind...Health seems to be an issue of prominent importance since classical antiquity to the 21st century AD.Back in the 4th century BC,the renowned philosopher Plato stated that“at-tention to Health is life’s greatest hindrance”[1].Even if this statement sounds ambiguous to people who consider health a blessing,this essay serves two precise points:to examine such a claim in relation to Plato’s philosophical worldview while discussing it in relation to contemporary attitude.展开更多
文摘The Republic of Plato is a philosophical treatise describing the ideal city-state,a self-sufficient civil entity in the world of Ideas(Forms)that enables both individuals and the society to thrive.Elements of the Republic can be tracedwoka in modern policymaking.Plato’s ethical and political philosophy consists of a standpoint of reflection towards contemporary challenges,one of whom is admittedly COVID-19 vaccination.Few countries have made vaccination obligatory for the whole of the population,while many countries consider making vaccination mandatory for particular high-risk groups and front line workers.In response to the growing debate on the necessity and the ethical integrity of mandatory vaccination against COVID-19,this paper discusses the matter in the context of Plato’s Republic and provides relevant recommendations.
文摘A study published recently by Graumans and colleagues(2021)reported James Bond's exposure to infectious agents across a number of movies[1].The authors took the initiative to use cinema as a source of hygiene literacy,pointing out common flaws and risks for individual and public health.Revisiting popular sources through the lenses of public health,can become an effective tool of science communication by providing readers with an amusing and simultaneously learning experience.The latter is a dire need,taking into account the mounting health disinformation amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
文摘Health seems to be an issue of prominent importance since classical antiquity to the 21st century AD.Back in the 4th century BC,the renowned philosopher Plato stated that“at-tention to Health is life’s greatest hindrance”[1].Even if this statement sounds ambiguous to people who consider health a blessing,this essay serves two precise points:to examine such a claim in relation to Plato’s philosophical worldview while discussing it in relation to contemporary attitude.
