Philosophy of Medicine: Should It Be Teleologically or Socially Constructed?

Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal 11 (2):169-180 (2001)
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Abstract

This response to Kevin WildesÕs article in the previous issue of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal addresses several major points of disagreement between Pellegrino and Wildes regarding the nature and scope of a philosophy of medicine, in particular how it is derived and by what method of philosophical enquiry it is best pursued.

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