Introduction to Contemporary Philosophy of Medicine explores philosophical approaches to the nature of medicine, ranging from the Analytic Philosophy of Medicine to Feminist and Gender Medicine. Digital, Complementary, and Alternative Medicines are also discussed, with each diverse approach informed by different ontological and epistemological concepts, such as causation, disease, and health, which are introduced and discussed in detail. This is a key guide for students and other healthcare professionals interested in philosophical issues in contemporary medicine.
Contemporary philosophy of medicine is certainly a growing discipline in the 21st century, with substantial literature. But the discipline has no overarching paradigm that reflects consensus. Rather, contemporary philosophy of medicine is diverse, with various approaches not only to the problems facing contemporary medicine, but also how best to address and potentially resolve them. This book explores these concepts and their diverse approaches.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Prologue - p. vii 7. Part I. Philosophical Concepts of Medicine - p. P2 8. CHAPTER 1. Medical Ontology - p. 3 9. CHAPTER 2. Medical Epistemology - p. 39 10. PART II. Contemporary Philosophy of Medicine - p. P63 11. CHAPTER 3. Scientific Medicine - p. 65 12. CHAPTER 4. Digital Medicine - p. 113 13. CHAPTER 5. Humanistic Medicine - p. 131 14. CHAPTER 6. Complementary and Alternative Medicine - p. 169 15. Epilogue - p. 195 16. Appendices - p. 199 17. 2. Edited Volumes - p. 203 18. 3. Springer’s Philosophy and Medicine Series - p. 205 19. 4. Professional Journals - p. 209 20. 5. Encyclopedias, Online Databases, and Organizations - p. 211 21. Index - p. 215
Introduction to Contemporary Philosophy of Medicine explores philosophical approaches to the nature of medicine, ranging from the Analytic Philosophy of Medicine to Feminist and Gender Medicine. Digital, Complementary, and Alternative Medicines are also discussed, with each diverse approach informed by different ontological and epistemological concepts, such as causation, disease, and health, which are introduced and discussed in detail. This is a key guide for students and other healthcare professionals interested in philosophical issues in contemporary medicine.
Contemporary philosophy of medicine is certainly a growing discipline in the 21st century, with substantial literature. But the discipline has no overarching paradigm that reflects consensus. Rather, contemporary philosophy of medicine is diverse, with various approaches not only to the problems facing contemporary medicine, but also how best to address and potentially resolve them. This book explores these concepts and their diverse approaches.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Prologue - p. vii 7. Part I. Philosophical Concepts of Medicine - p. P2 8. CHAPTER 1. Medical Ontology - p. 3 9. CHAPTER 2. Medical Epistemology - p. 39 10. PART II. Contemporary Philosophy of Medicine - p. P63 11. CHAPTER 3. Scientific Medicine - p. 65 12. CHAPTER 4. Digital Medicine - p. 113 13. CHAPTER 5. Humanistic Medicine - p. 131 14. CHAPTER 6. Complementary and Alternative Medicine - p. 169 15. Epilogue - p. 195 16. Appendices - p. 199 17. 2. Edited Volumes - p. 203 18. 3. Springer’s Philosophy and Medicine Series - p. 205 19. 4. Professional Journals - p. 209 20. 5. Encyclopedias, Online Databases, and Organizations - p. 211 21. Index - p. 215
