Cure Quote by Parmenides
“Give me the power to produce fever and I’ll cure all disease.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Dialogue: Parmenides' Way of Truth, c. 5th century BC
The speaker wishes power to create fever, implying a desire to control disease through inducing illness.
In simple terms: Wanting to cause fever to cure disease.
Key Takeaway
Consider ethical limits of manipulating health.
Themes
philosophy
medicine
ethics
power
healing
Mood
thought‑provoking
ethical
Type
philosophical
medical
When to use this quote
- medical research
- public health policy
- clinical trials
- bio‑ethics debates
Key Concepts
cause and effect
medical intervention
moral responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ethical to cause harm for potential cure?
- What safeguards are needed?
A Different Perspective
Assumes fever is beneficial without evidence.
