| Description |
ix, 221 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. The nature of philosophy of nursing -- 2. Nursing knowledge (i): propositional and practical -- 3. Nursing knowledge (ii): Carper and Benner on knowledge -- 4. Nursing the person (i): ontology -- 5. Nursing the person (ii): the individual person as a narrative -- 6. Care in nursing (i): intentional care -- 7. Care in nursing (ii): ontological care -- 8. The nature of nursing (i): nursing as a science -- 9. The nature of nursing (ii): nursing as art or practice -- 10. The prospects for a theory of nursing -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
"Philosophy of Nursing provides an introduction to a new and emergent area of study within nursing. The nature of the philosophy of nursing is explored and applied to three areas of enquiry central to nursing theory and practice: knowledge, persons and care."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Nursing -- Philosophy.
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Nursing -- Practice.
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Philosophy, Nursing.
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| ISBN |
033374991X (paperback) |
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