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Set against the backdrop of social critique, this play explores the moral dilemmas faced by a doctor who has discovered a tuberculosis cure. He must choose between saving a talented artist and a selfless friend. Shaw's deep skepticism of traditional medicine, influenced by his own experiences, is evident in the accompanying preface, where he advocates for public health reforms over conventional practices. His writings not only challenge societal norms but also reflect his disdain for the medical establishment, emphasizing themes of ethics and class privilege.
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The Doctor s Dilemma, George Bernard Shaw
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- The Doctor s Dilemma
- Subtitle
- Preface on Doctors
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Bernard Shaw
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 106
- ISBN13
- 9781438520094
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of social critique, this play explores the moral dilemmas faced by a doctor who has discovered a tuberculosis cure. He must choose between saving a talented artist and a selfless friend. Shaw's deep skepticism of traditional medicine, influenced by his own experiences, is evident in the accompanying preface, where he advocates for public health reforms over conventional practices. His writings not only challenge societal norms but also reflect his disdain for the medical establishment, emphasizing themes of ethics and class privilege.