| Beyond the orthodox: heresy in medicine and the social sciences from a cross-cultural perspective. | |
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PMID: 8870124 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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An analysis of the concepts of orthodoxy and heresy with due consideration to the social context (historical, religious, cross-cultural dimensions), within which the terms are discussed, leads us to look historically at its European significance embodied in the witch-craze of the 15th-17th centuries. One way to conceptualize heresy is to analyze it in the context of the relationship of the scientists and scientific theories vis-á-vis societal establishment (ie. power bases such as governments, finance bases, public consensus). Today, unorthodoxy lies in attempts to accomplish interdisciplinary work, or in proposing alternative explanatory strategies (as in alternative medicine). A shift in scientific paradigms seems to characterize the revolutionary changes of our era. The foremost challenge in the construction of new paradigms seems to be the ability to effectively integrate the components of emotion or feelings taking into account both those of the researcher as well as those who are being investigated. This will involve a new conceptualization of objectivity. In an era which is distinguished by globalization, such a task necessitates a new level of understanding that integrates gender related analysis as well as the implications of the recognition of cross-cultural interaction and cultural diversity. |
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Authors:
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A Gürsoy |
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Type: Historical Article; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Social science & medicine (1982) Volume: 43 ISSN: 0277-9536 ISO Abbreviation: Soc Sci Med Publication Date: 1996 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-06-09 Completed Date: 1997-06-09 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8303205 Medline TA: Soc Sci Med Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 577-99 Citation Subset: IM; Q |
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Department of International Relations, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey. |
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Christianity
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history Cross-Cultural Comparison* Developing Countries Diffusion of Innovation* Europe History, 15th Century History, 16th Century History, 17th Century History, 19th Century History, 20th Century History, Medieval Humans Philosophy, Medical* Social Conformity* Social Sciences* Turkey |
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