Here is a book review by a Leon Kass clone, Sherwyn Nuland. He reviews a book written by Sheila and David Rothman and notes in regards to the books message that
Until little more than a century ago, the only aims of medical care were the cure of disease and the relief of human suffering. But the definition of "human suffering" has gradually changed. We now find ourselves faced with the reality that it is no longer sufficient to prevent or treat sickness of the body or mind, but that physicians are expected to address increasing attention—and society's dollars—to the millions who are dissatisfied with what nature and their own DNA have given them. Whether for rhinoplasty, botox injections, or a prescription for sex hormones, thousands of men and women daily make their way to doctors' offices, intent on improving themselves. Not sick in any usual definition of the word, such discontented people would like to be better than they are, better than merely well. Even "better" may not be enough. That is why Sheila and David Rothman have called their cautionary new book The Pursuit of Perfection.
nothing terribly surprising.. just a lot of the 'nature knows best' same old same old.
http://www.nybooks.com/articles/16899
