Multiplicity Quote by Annemarie Mol
““So what I am trying to relate is not that there are two, five, or seventy variants of atherosclerosis, but that there is multiplicity. That as long as the practicalities of enacting a disease are kept unbracketed, out in the open, the varieties of "atherosclerosis" multiply.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Body Multiple: Ontology in Medical Practice, Annemarie Mol, 2002
Multiplicity in disease means that when we keep disease processes visible and unfiltered, many forms emerge.
In simple terms: Disease shows many forms when fully exposed.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address all disease aspects.
Themes
medicine
complexity
ontology
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
academic
reflective
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- public health policy
- patient care
Key Concepts
multiplicity
ontological perspective
Questions to Reflect On
- How does transparency affect disease classification?
- What hidden forms might we overlook?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring hidden factors limits understanding.
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