Philosophy of Science in Health Care: Understanding Paradigms of Health and Healing

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Philosophy of science and its application to health and healing paradigms. Employs selected schools of thought and individual philosophers within philosophy of science to closely examine health and healing paradigms. Discusses concepts such as 'life' and 'death'. Explores questions: What is science? What is health? Examines the way in which philosophy of science informs perceptions and definitions of health and healing in individuals and populations.