The Polish School of Philosophy of Medicine

From Tytus Chalubinski (1820–1889) to Ludwik Fleck (1896–1961)

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Reference, Ethics, History, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
Cover of the book The Polish School of Philosophy of Medicine by , Springer Netherlands
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9789400921351
Publisher: Springer Netherlands Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9789400921351
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

My 'discovery' of the Polish School of philosophy of medicine stemmed from my studies in the genesis of Ludwik Fleck's epistemology. These studies, and my interest in the scientific roots of Fleck's epistemology were a nearly 'natural' result of my own biography: like Fleck I had been trained, an had worked as an immunologist, and had later switched to studies in the social history of medicine and biology. Moreover, it so happened that Fleck's book, Genesis and Development of a Scientific Fact -the description of a science as it is, not as it should be -was the first epistemological study in which I found echos of my experience in the laboratory. My interest in Fleck was also highlightened by the fact that in his works, and, as I discovered later, in the works of his predecessors of the Polish School of philosophy of medicine, was formulated the problem that had stimulated my interest in the history of medicine and biology, and is still central to my present investigations: the relationships between biological knowledge and clinical practice. The writing of the book was made possible through to the help of many colleagues and friends. The unfailing support for my research, whatever its subject might be, from my colleagues from Unit 158 of INSERM and in particular from its head Patrice Pinell, has made my study of the Polish School possible.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

My 'discovery' of the Polish School of philosophy of medicine stemmed from my studies in the genesis of Ludwik Fleck's epistemology. These studies, and my interest in the scientific roots of Fleck's epistemology were a nearly 'natural' result of my own biography: like Fleck I had been trained, an had worked as an immunologist, and had later switched to studies in the social history of medicine and biology. Moreover, it so happened that Fleck's book, Genesis and Development of a Scientific Fact -the description of a science as it is, not as it should be -was the first epistemological study in which I found echos of my experience in the laboratory. My interest in Fleck was also highlightened by the fact that in his works, and, as I discovered later, in the works of his predecessors of the Polish School of philosophy of medicine, was formulated the problem that had stimulated my interest in the history of medicine and biology, and is still central to my present investigations: the relationships between biological knowledge and clinical practice. The writing of the book was made possible through to the help of many colleagues and friends. The unfailing support for my research, whatever its subject might be, from my colleagues from Unit 158 of INSERM and in particular from its head Patrice Pinell, has made my study of the Polish School possible.

More books from Springer Netherlands

Cover of the book Diplomatic Asylum by
Cover of the book Design of Management Systems in U.S.S.R. Industry by
Cover of the book The Inherent Right of Self-Defence in International Law by
Cover of the book Kant’s Second Critique and the Problem of Transcendental Arguments by
Cover of the book Legal Knowledge and Analogy by
Cover of the book Local Government by
Cover of the book Other Minds by
Cover of the book Tumor Invasion and Metastasis by
Cover of the book Rational Reconstructions of Modern Physics by
Cover of the book Postcolonial Philosophy of Religion by
Cover of the book Jacques Ellul and the Technological Society in the 21st Century by
Cover of the book John Grote by
Cover of the book The Ecology and Etiology of Newly Emerging Marine Diseases by
Cover of the book The Principle of Proportionality by
Cover of the book Argument, Inference and Dialectic by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy