The other thing that bothers me about House - I think I mentioned this on Turnberry's journal - is that while he always works for the good of the patient, I'm not convinced that really constitutes 'ends'.
My interpretation (usual caveats apply) is that House is a control freak who likes having and exercising the power of life and death, and saving people's lives is one of two equally effective ways of basking in that power - maybe a bit more enjoyable because it's a harder challenge, but actual benevolence towards his patients is relatively low on the list compared to the fun of problem-solving.
It's still good news for his patients, but he's a little too close to a Harold Shipman type for my comfort.
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Date: 2009-02-10 06:19 am (UTC)My interpretation (usual caveats apply) is that House is a control freak who likes having and exercising the power of life and death, and saving people's lives is one of two equally effective ways of basking in that power - maybe a bit more enjoyable because it's a harder challenge, but actual benevolence towards his patients is relatively low on the list compared to the fun of problem-solving.
It's still good news for his patients, but he's a little too close to a Harold Shipman type for my comfort.