Philosophical Foundations of Nursing Science

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This doctoral course is designed to assist the student in analyzing major philosophies of science as foundations for nursing knowledge. The general course focus will be on the influence and applicability to nursing of a variety of positivist, post-positivist, and post-modern views on the nature of scientific progress. Students will critically examine the claims of various conceptualizations of the natural and social sciences with a focus on distinctions in epistemology and ontology. Implications for nursing science will be emphasized. Contact Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit College Restrictions: The Graduate School Course Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Program Restrictions: DPHIL_NURS-Nursing Schedule Type (Primary): Asynchronous Instruction Schedule Type (Additional): Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.