Transplantology as a laboratory of modern civilization

This article offers a profound analysis of transplantology as a field that transcends the boundaries of pure medicine, becoming a laboratory of contemporary civilization. The author deconstructs the infantile perception of technological progress, pointing to powerful ontological and ethical frictions. The text guides the reader through historical evolution—from Alexis Carrel's pioneering vascular suture techniques to Christiaan Barnard's symbolic heart transplants. A key element is the redefinition of death as the cessation of brain function and Peter Medawar's scientific understanding of immunological barriers. The whole is complemented by a critical analysis of the instrumentalization of the human body and the systemic challenges in managing biological resources, raising questions about the boundaries between life and technology.