Nathan Carlin

Nathan Carlin, a Professor of Medical Humanities and author of The Secularization of Medicine, dives into the intriguing parallels between modern doctors and ancient priests. He explores how hospitals have replaced cathedrals, focusing on the shift from spiritual to bodily salvation. Topics include the moral complexities of medical ethics through the harrowing Dax case, the tensions between patient autonomy and physician authority, and the implications of Canada's MAID program. Carlin highlights the historical intertwining of religion and medicine, revealing a captivating narrative of evolving societal values.