Influence of Cartesian reductionism on nanomedicine

Cartesian automaton model of Human Body inspired organ amputations and invasive therapeutics due the reductionist approach based on Body and Mind dualism. Nevertheless Descartes originally acknowledge an integral approach where Body and Mind are inextricable united. This way Descartes should be closer to an emergent approach where the interaction between parts provides new properties distinct from the properties of the parts. Homeopathy and Transhumanism are discussed in terms of the Descartes automaton model and the need for integral approaches to health are supported. A preventive approach where strong regulation of nanodrugs is advised as long as nanodrug design lacks of a comprehensive approach, taking on account environmental and social impact and rejecting the reductionist bottom up approach that has inspired the development of new nanodrugs.

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