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Explore the changing boundaries of modern medical knowledge with An Introductory Philosophy of Medicine by Springer. This text examines the crisis of quality-of-care and the humanistic adjustments made to the biomedical model. By investigating metaphysical, epistemological, and ethical boundaries, the author provides a deep look into the foundations of medical practice. The book analyzes the metaphysical positions and ontological commitments that shape how medical knowledge is built. It also addresses the epistemological issues facing modern medical models, offering a comprehensive look at how philosophy and medicine intersect in contemporary healthcare settings.

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This Springer publication provides an analysis of the shifting philosophical boundaries within modern medical practice.

The text examines the metaphysical, epistemological, and ethical boundaries of various medical models.

Learn about the ontological commitments and metaphysical positions that serve as the foundation for medical knowledge.

The author investigates the crisis of quality-of-care and the humanistic adjustments to the current biomedical model.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
29 May 2008
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20 September 2007

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