About the book
The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Medicine is a comprehensive guide to topics in the fields of epistemology and metaphysics of medicine. It examines traditional topics such as the concept of disease, causality in medicine, the epistemology of the randomized controlled trial, the biopsychosocial model, explanation, clinical judgment and phenomenology of medicine and emerging topics, such as philosophy of epidemiology, measuring harms, the concept of disability, nursing perspectives, race and gender, the metaphysics of Chinese medicine, and narrative medicine. Each of the 48 chapters is written especially for this volume and with a student audience in mind. For pedagogy and clarity, each chapter contains an extended example illustrating the ideas discussed. This text is intended for use as a reference for students in courses in philosophy of medicine and philosophy of science, and pairs well with The Routledge Companion to Bioethics for use in medical humanities and social science courses.
Editions of The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Medicine
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- ISBN 9781317519843
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- ISBN 9781317519850
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The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Medicine is a comprehensive guide to topics in the fields of epistemology and metaphysics of medicine. It examines traditional topics such as the concept of disease, causality in medicine, the epistemology of the randomized controlled trial, the biopsychosocial model, explanation, clinical judgment and phenomenology of medicine and emerging topics, such as philosophy of epidemiology, measuring harms, the concept of disability, nursing perspectives, race and gender, the metaphysics of Chinese medicine, and narrative medicine. Each of the 48 chapters is written especially for this volume and with a student audience in mind. For pedagogy and clarity, each chapter contains an extended example illustrating the ideas discussed. This text is intended for use as a reference for students in courses in philosophy of medicine and philosophy of science, and pairs well with The Routledge Companion to Bioethics for use in medical humanities and social science courses.
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What is The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Medicine about?
The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Medicine is a comprehensive guide to topics in the fields of epistemology and metaphysics of medicine. It examines traditional topics such as the concept of disease, causality in medicine, the epistemology of the randomized controlled trial, the biopsychosocial model, explanation, clinical judgment and phenomenology of medicine and emerging topics, such as philosophy of epidemiology, measuring harms, the concept of disability, nursing perspectives, race and gender, the metaphysics of Chinese medicine, and narrative medicine. Each of the 48 chapters is written especially for this volume and with a student audience in mind. For pedagogy and clarity, each chapter contains an extended example illustrating the ideas discussed. This text is intended for use as a reference for students in courses in philosophy of medicine and philosophy of science, and pairs well with The Routledge Companion to Bioethics for use in medical humanities and social science courses.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Medicine?
Mathematics and Science > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science
Where can I read a sample of The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Medicine?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317519843
Is The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Medicine part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Philosophy Companions
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Medicine?
Harold Kincaid, Jeremy R. Simon, Miriam Solomon
Who is the Publisher of the book The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Medicine?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Medicine is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317519843) and pdf(ISBN 9781317519850)