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	An Introductory Philosophy of Medicine: Humanizing Modern Medicine (Philosophy and...
	by James A. Marcum Sales Rank: 120805	List Price: ~~$169.00~~ $134.32 At Amazon on 10-24-2008

Hardcover: 376 pages Publisher: Springer; 1 edition June 2008 Language: English ISBN-10: 1402067968 ISBN-13: 978-1402067969 Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds *Product Description* In this book the author explores the shifting philosophical boundaries of modern medical knowledge and practice occasioned by the crisis of quality-of-care, especially in terms of the various humanistic adjustments to the biomedical model. To that end he examines the metaphysical, epistemological, and ethical boundaries of these medical models. He begins with their metaphysics, analyzing the metaphysical positions and presuppositions and ontological commitments upon which medical knowledge and practice is founded. Next, he considers the epistemological issues that face these medical models, particularly those driven by methodological procedures undertaken by epistemic agents to constitute medical knowledge and practice. Finally, he examines the axiological boundaries and the ethical implications of each model, especially in terms of the physician-patient relationship. In a concluding Epilogue, he discusses how the philosophical analysis of the humanization of modern medicine helps to address the crisis-of-care, as well as the question of What is medicine? The books unique features include a comprehensive coverage of the various topics in the philosophy of medicine that have emerged over the past several decades and a philosophical context for embedding bioethical discussions. The books target audiences include both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as healthcare professionals and professional philosophers.
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