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Eduan Breedt – Philosophy & Neoliberalism

Apr 9, 2024
Physiotherapist and PhD candidate Eduan Breedt discusses the intersection of politics and healthcare, challenging neoliberal values in physiotherapy. They explore the evolving concept of the body in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of critical inquiry in the profession for progress and equity in care.
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  • Healthcare professionals should consider political influences on healthcare practices.
  • Neoliberalism in healthcare promotes individual responsibility, potentially blaming individuals for sickness.

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Exploring the Refusal of the Body as Machine

The podcast episode delves into the trend of rejecting the concept of the body as a machine, which emerged during the industrial revolution. The discussion focuses on how this traditional view is being challenged by newer perspectives, such as the body as modulation, which reflects the characteristics of contemporary digital technologies.

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