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Explore the complex relationship between scientific theory and medical practice with Philosophy of Medicine (Volume 16). Part of the Handbook of the Philosophy of Science series, this volume provides a deep look into the conceptual, epistemological, and methodological questions that arise from medical science. Readers can examine meta-scientific concepts such as discovery, reduction, theories, models, and causal inference as they specifically apply to the medical field. The text also addresses fundamental medical concepts including diagnosis, health, disease, and brain death. By studying how evidence functions through various social mechanisms, this book offers a comprehensive perspective on the scientific realism and practical applications found in modern healthcare and medical research.

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Covers essential meta-scientific concepts including discovery, reduction, theories, and models applied to medical science.

Examines specific medical topics such as diagnosis, health, disease, and the definition of brain death.

Analyzes causal inference and scientific realism within the context of medical practice.

Provides a multi-level look at how evidence is used and guided by social mechanisms.

Serves as Volume 16 in the authoritative Handbook of the Philosophy of Science series.

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Release Date
25 July 2011
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02 October 2006

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