Philosophy of science for nursing practice : concepts and applications / Michael D. Dahnke, PhD, H. Michael Dreher, PhD, RN, FAAN.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dahnke, Michael D., author.

Dreher, Heyward Michael, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nursing--Philosophy.

Nursing.

Science--Philosophy.

Science.

Philosophy, Nursing.

Medical Subjects:

Philosophy, Nursing.

Nursing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations

Edition:

2nd edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Springer Publishing Company, 2016.

Language Note:

English.

Summary:

First Edition Named a Doody's Core Title! Praise for the First Edition: "I have taught a philosophy of science course intermittently for about 20 years. Philosophy of Science for Nursing Practice is not only the most succinct, insightful, well-organized presentation of information I've yet seen, but drives thinking to where it ought to be." -Laura Cox Dzurec, PhD, PMHCNS-BC Dean and Professor, Widener University School of Nursing) "This appears to be the first book that focuses on the philosophy of science and its application to practice doctorates. The authors assume readers may not have a formal background in the philosophy of science, and write in a conversational tone with a minimum of difficult terminology. They discuss the current state of DNP education in a way that can foster discourse and debate ." -Score: 97. 5 Stars. Doody's Medical Reviews Written for DNP and PhD nursing programs, this text, based on a unique team-taught philosophy of science nursing course, distills challenging content and delivers it in clear, highly accessible language for professors untrained in philosophy and their students. Authored by a nurse researcher/philosopher team who developed and taught this course for over seven years, the book provides a unique integrated viewpoint that avoids esoteric and overly theoretical discussions and facilitates a clear connection of the philosophy of science and nursing science and practice. This second edition offers enhanced clarity and encompasses updates in philosophy of science interpretation, nursing practice and science, and a still emerging practice epistemology. It is distinguished by its increased emphasis on DNP investigation that relies on a fundamental relationship with evidence-based practice as well as the informational needs of the PhD student and the type of research the PhD graduate is expected to produce. The bulk of the text focuses on basic principles and concepts of the philosophy of science in regard to the education of both DNP and PhD nursing students. The book discusses the concept of nursing as a "practice discipline" within historical and sociological contexts, and addresses the importance of philosophy of science knowledge within a practice discipline. It examines the controversial question of how much philosophy of science a doctoral student actually needs. The text concludes with a brief introduction of nursing science knowledge content that is an essential 'bridge' to the philosophy of science content and serves as a "next step" towards building a nursing epistemology. New to the Second Edition: Revised to enhance clarity of information Reflects contemporary trends in doctoral nursing education Updated Questions for Reflection offered for scholarly discourse New appendix offers sample semester-based syllabus based on the second edition Key Features: Provides concise, accessible information that makes clear connections to practical applications Written jointly by a philosopher and a nurse scholar who co-teach the course Facilitates student ability to see the real connection between philosophy and practice Increased focused content on how philosophy of science content is essential to understand evidence-based and practice-based evidence

Contents:

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Reviewers; Reviewers, First Edition; Foreword; Preface; Introduction; Reference; Share Philosophy of Science for Nursing Practice: Concepts and Applications, Second Edition ; Section I: The Practice Discipline; Chapter 1: What Is a Practice Discipline?; What is Practice?; Practice Boundaries; The Nature of Practice: An Emphasis on the Interpersonal; What is a Discipline?; Disciplinary Boundaries; A Practice Discipline as a Profession: An Emphasis on the Ethical; Moving Toward a Definition of a Contemporary Professional Practice Discipline; Summary

Questions for ReflectionNotes; References; Chapter 2: Nursing as a Practice Discipline; The Evolutionary Identity of Nursing as a Practice Discipline; 1910: First a "Field"; 1960s: A Practice Discipline Begins to Emerge; 2015: New Energy, New Tension-A DNP Degree Surges; The Nature of Disciplinary Nursing Practice; Basic and Professional Nursing Practice; A Distinction: Advanced Practice Nursing Versus Advanced Nursing Practice; Valuing Direct and Indirect Nursing Functions and Roles Differently; Beyond the MSN: Doctoral Advanced Nursing Practice; Summary; Questions for Reflection; Notes

ReferencesChapter 3: Philosophy of Science in a Practice Discipline; A Nursing Perspective; Philosophy of Science in a Practice Discipline; Philosophy of Science in the Discipline of Nursing; Philosophy of Science in the DNP Curriculum; A Philosophy Perspective; Philosophy of Science in a Practice Discipline; Philosophy of Science in the Discipline of Nursing; Philosophy of Science in the DNP Curriculum; Summary; Questions for Reflection; Notes; References; Section II: Philosophy of Science Principles and Concepts for a Practice Discipline; Chapter 4: Philosophy and Philosophizing

Philosophy and its MisconceptionsPhilosophizing and Philosophical Issues: Lessons from the Euthyphro; Concepts; Logical Connections; Critical and Speculative Philosophy; The Philosophical Attitude: Rejecting Dogmatism and Inviting Critique; The Solitary Philosopher Versus the Collaborative Philosopher; Five Traditional Branches of Philosophy; Metaphysics; Epistemology; Ethics; Aesthetics; Logic; Philosophy Of . . .; A Little Logic; Statements and Arguments; Deductive Arguments; Inductive Arguments; Summary; Questions for Reflection; Notes; References; Chapter 5: The Scientific Revolution

What Is Science? How About When is Science?Modern Science; Mathematization; Experimentation; Religion, Culture, and Politics; Summary; Questions for Reflection; References; Chapter 6: 100 Years of the Philosophy of Science: A Historical Overview; Logical Positivism; Empiricism; Positivism; Central Ideas; Karl Popper; Thomas Kuhn; Philosophy of Science After Kuhn; The Sociology of Science; Feminism and Science; The Science Wars; Summary; Questions for Reflection; Notes; References; Chapter 7: What Is Science? The Problem of Demarcation; The Purpose(s) of Science

Logical Positivism: Science is Verifiability

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-78684-013-8

0-8261-2929-3