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An Introductory Philosophy of Medicine - Humanizing Modern Medicine (Hardcover, 2008 ed.)
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An Introductory Philosophy of Medicine - Humanizing Modern Medicine (Hardcover, 2008 ed.)
Series: Philosophy and Medicine, 99
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In this book the author explores the shifting philosophical
boundaries of modern medical knowledge and practice occasioned by
the crisis of quality-of-care, especially in terms of the various
humanistic adjustments to the biomedical model. To that end he
examines the metaphysical, epistemological, and ethical boundaries
of these medical models. He begins with their metaphysics,
analyzing the metaphysical positions and presuppositions and
ontological commitments upon which medical knowledge and practice
is founded. Next, he considers the epistemological issues that face
these medical models, particularly those driven by methodological
procedures undertaken by epistemic agents to constitute medical
knowledge and practice. Finally, he examines the axiological
boundaries and the ethical implications of each model, especially
in terms of the physician-patient relationship. In a concluding
Epilogue, he discusses how the philosophical analysis of the
humanization of modern medicine helps to address the
crisis-of-care, as well as the question of "What is medicine?" The
book's unique features include a comprehensive coverage of the
various topics in the philosophy of medicine that have emerged over
the past several decades and a philosophical context for embedding
bioethical discussions. The book's target audiences include both
undergraduate and graduate students, as well as healthcare
professionals and professional philosophers. "This book is the 99th
issue of the Series Philosophy and Medicine...and it can be
considered a crown of thirty years of intensive and dynamic
discussion in the field. We are completely convinced that after its
publication, it can be finally said that undoubtedly the philosophy
of medicine exists as a special field of inquiry."
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Imprint: |
Springer-Verlag New York
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Philosophy and Medicine, 99 |
Release date: |
May 2008 |
First published: |
May 2008 |
Authors: |
James A. Marcum
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Dimensions: |
235 x 155 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
376 |
Edition: |
2008 ed. |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4020-6796-9 |
Categories: |
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Medicine >
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LSN: |
1-4020-6796-8 |
Barcode: |
9781402067969 |
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