| Constructive realism and medicine: an approach to medical ontology. | |
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PMID: 18723940 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Metaphysics is an essential part of philosophy of medicine, providing the background for further methodological work. Current accounts of the ontology of particular diseases may be classified as realist or anti-realist. Because strong arguments can be marshaled by both of these positions, an approach to medical ontology that draws support from both sides of this divide would be desirable. Abstract models, as described by Ronald Giere, provide such an approach. After a review of Giere's account of mechanics, I show how abstract models can provide an account of the ontology of diseases. |
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Authors:
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Jeremy R Simon |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Perspectives in biology and medicine Volume: 51 ISSN: 0031-5982 ISO Abbreviation: Perspect. Biol. Med. Publication Date: 2008 |
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Created Date: 2008-08-25 Completed Date: 2009-01-14 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401132 Medline TA: Perspect Biol Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 353-66 Citation Subset: IM |
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Center for Bioethics and Department of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 630 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA. js1115@columbia.edu |
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Cystic Fibrosis Disease* Humans Knowledge Metaphysics* Models, Theoretical* Philosophy, Medical* Reality Testing |
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