The yellow emperor’s moral canon of politicized medical ideology the science behind politically correct medicine

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07/15/2009

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Table of Contents The yellow emperor’s moral canon of politicized medical ideology the science behind politically correct medicine Table of Contents

 
  1. Introduction
  2. Errors by the editor
  3. The mythologized figures
  4. Reference to the political nature
  5. The dichotomy between ancient and contemporary
  6. Conclusion

Abstract

The yellow emperor's canon of Internal medicine makes many attempts to disguise itself as a scientific medical text that contains the secrets of well being and longevity. Though surrounded by this framework, the text itself contains very little in regards to medicinal remedies and ventures most heavily into aspects of morality and state ideology. By camouflaging these messages in health-heavy garments, the text helps promote and politicize the doctrines of moral order. The editor, Wang Ping, presents the reader with a preface that attempts to substantiate this text, but in fact, upon closer reading, succeeds in detracting from the legitimacy of the text and blatantly reveals the politicized nature of the work itself.

In relation to the text-body proper, the preface certainly misleads the reader by advertising many claims that medicine could never accomplish. The text is presented as a cure-all for any ailment and many illegitimate promises are made. But, before the reader ever makes it to the text, he will first find many discrepancies within the preface itself. These irregularities become very apparent and force the reader to confront uncertainties about the validity of the canon even before venturing into its body.

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