Health is Membership
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Health is Membership is an essay by Wendell Berry exploring the concept of health as being interconnected with community and the environment.
Berry argues that true health cannot be achieved in isolation but requires a sense of belonging and responsibility towards others and the natural world.
He critiques modern medicine's focus on individual treatment, advocating for a holistic approach that considers the social and ecological context of health.
Berry emphasizes the importance of relationships, both human and ecological, in fostering well-being and resilience.
The essay calls for a shift in perspective, urging readers to view health as a collective endeavor rooted in community and environmental stewardship.
Berry argues that true health cannot be achieved in isolation but requires a sense of belonging and responsibility towards others and the natural world.
He critiques modern medicine's focus on individual treatment, advocating for a holistic approach that considers the social and ecological context of health.
Berry emphasizes the importance of relationships, both human and ecological, in fostering well-being and resilience.
The essay calls for a shift in perspective, urging readers to view health as a collective endeavor rooted in community and environmental stewardship.
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