Parasites, the missing word in science, medicine and philosophy: Why ?
It appears that the world has become isolated from the dangerous world of 'parasites'.
From the parasites that cause ulcers, IBS, Crohns, perhaps even MS and Cancer, the medical world has turned a blind eye to this relatively simple cause for many illnesses.
In the world of philosophy, the term 'parasites' has been ignored as in corporate or welfare parasites, or as in the world of religion, homosexual and heterosexual pedofiles who prey on little children, parasites as in spouses who prey on their families, or children who prey on their parents, or lesbian feminists exploiting half-truths to divide the sexes and promote division.
Why is this term, 'parasites' being ignored ?
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2006-10-07 16:13:55 · 5 answers · asked by Caesar J. B. Squitti 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I see your point.
2006-10-07 16:23:13 · answer #1 · answered by lightningviper 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you daft?
The word parasite is common in many realms and used routinely in a variety of contexts.
Interestingly, you're clearly not aware of more than the negative connotation of the word. In fact, the essential definition is one of an organism that gets its nutrients and from a host without killing or benefitting the host.
And these days, science has discovered many ways in which parasitic organisms may, in fact, be beneficial to individuals and evolution as a whole. For instance, leeches suck the blood of their hosts, but they're now used commonly to help heal gangrenous wounds because they improve blood flow and clean infected tissue.
In an evolutionary sense, some parasites are now thought to create heartier strains of various species, by infecting and thriving in only hosts that fit a narrow range of tolerable conditions.
For a fascinating re-examination of parasites in all their forms, see Carl Zimmer's book, "Parasite Rex." It's a great read and full of insights.
2006-10-07 23:26:11 · answer #2 · answered by reel_life1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is a pregnant woman infected with a parasite otherwise known as a baby?
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2006-10-08 00:00:00 · answer #3 · answered by blackrealty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps because your understanding of the word isn't the correct one?
2006-10-07 23:19:29 · answer #4 · answered by Ars Magica 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is not being ignored, ur obviously not seeing it
2006-10-07 23:21:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋