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The new thought movement in healthcarehistory, uses, and abuses /

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	The new thought movement in healthcareby Gabriel Andrade.
Reminder of title:	history, uses, and abuses /
Author:	Andrade, Gabriel.
Published:	Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :2025.
Description:	vi, 123 p. :ill., digital ;24 cm.
Contained By:	Springer Nature eBook
Subject:	MedicinePhilosophy.
Online resource:	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-89665-1
ISBN:	9783031896651$q(electronic bk.)

The new thought movement in healthcarehistory, uses, and abuses /
Andrade, Gabriel.

The new thought movement in healthcarehistory, uses, and abuses /[electronic resource] :by Gabriel Andrade. - Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :2025. - vi, 123 p. :ill., digital ;24 cm.

1 Introduction -- 2 History I: From Gnosticism to Christian Science -- 3 History II: From The Transcendentalists to The Secret -- 4 Uses: From The Placebo Effect to Positive Psychology -- 5 Abuses: From Stigmatizing Patients to Justifying The Status Quo -- 6 Conclusion.

This book delves into the evolution of the New Thought Movement and its pervasive influence on modern healthcare. The book begins by tracing the roots of the New Thought Movement, originating in the 19th century, emphasizing the power of the mind in healing and personal development. Over time, this philosophy morphed into the contemporary positive thinking industry, becoming a significant component of Western self-help culture. The book explores how these ideas have become a contentious point in today's culture wars, polarized between supporters who credit it for personal empowerment and critics who highlight its limitations and potential harm. Central to the discussion is an in-depth analysis of the New Thought philosophy's impact on the healthcare industry. While acknowledging the potential benefits, such as motivating patients to adopt healthier lifestyles and fostering a sense of personal agency, the book critically examines how this philosophy's emphasis on mental positivity can lead to victim-blaming. It argues that oversimplifying health issues by attributing them solely to personal mindset obscures the multifaceted reality of health, particularly the significant role of social determinants of health and systemic inequities. This critique underscores how attributing illness to insufficient positive thinking can perpetuate stigma and neglect the socio-economic and environmental factors critical for understanding and addressing health challenges. By offering a nuanced perspective, the book aims to catalyze discussions on integrating mindful optimism with a holistic acknowledgment of the complexities inherent in healthcare, striving for a more balanced and equitable approach. Gabriel Andrade is an Assistant Professor at Ajman University, United Arab Emirates.

ISBN: 9783031896651$q(electronic bk.)

Standard No.: 10.1007/978-3-031-89665-1doiSubjects--Topical Terms:

221009
Medicine
--Philosophy.

LC Class. No.: R723

Dewey Class. No.: 610.1

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