Marcusian Hippocratic Oath

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Prompt: Herbert Marcuse believed in Hippocracy, which means the power of the Hippopotamus, so he was a Hippocrat. Write the Marcusian Hippocratic Oath according to this scenario, adapting the original oath!

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Certainly! Let’s craft a “Marcusian Hippocratic Oath” based on this humorous scenario where Herbert Marcuse believed in “Hippocracy,” the power of the hippopotamus. We’ll adapt the original Hippocratic Oath accordingly.


Marcusian Hippocratic Oath

I swear by the mighty Hippopotamus, by all that is honorable and just, and by all the spirits of the waters and lands, to fulfill, to the best of my ability and judgment, this covenant:

I will respect the wisdom of those who have come before me, acknowledging the teachings of the great hippopotamuses that have shaped the world with their power and grace.

I will apply, for the benefit of the hippocratic society, all measures required, avoiding those twin traps of overconsumption and exploitation of natural resources.

I will remember that there is art to living in harmony with nature as well as science, and that warmth, sympathy, and understanding may outweigh the hippopotamus’ raw strength and might.

I will not be ashamed to say “I know not,” nor will I fail to call in my fellow hippocrats when the skills of another are needed for a hippocratic solution.

I will respect the privacy and dignity of all beings, both human and animal. Most especially must I tread with care in matters involving the natural world, preserving its sanctity and balance.

I will prevent pollution wherever I can, for prevention is preferable to cure. I will protect the habitats of all species, understanding that the wellbeing of the environment is crucial to the health of all.

I will remember that I do not treat a faceless ecosystem, but a living, interconnected web of life, whose issues may affect the community’s stability and peace. My responsibility includes these related problems, if I am to care adequately for the health of all.

I will maintain the utmost respect for every creature’s life and will not play at being a master over nature. I will tread lightly and act with humility and reverence for all living beings.

If I do not violate this oath, may I enjoy life and art, respected while I live and remembered with affection thereafter. May I always act to preserve the balance and harmony of our shared world.

I swear this by the mighty Hippopotamus, the guardian of waters and lands, and the protector of all that is harmonious in nature.


There you have it, a humorous adaptation of the Hippocratic Oath reflecting the whimsical idea of “Hippocracy” and the reverence for the power and grace of the hippopotamus!

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