Abstract
The author of this article introduces a new column that will explore philosophical issues of concern to nurse scientists. In this initial column, I review the general terrain of philosophy in nursing science and explore some philosophical issues relevant to theory development. One conclusion is that inquiry into philosophical issues may help expand our repertoire of conceptual tools useful in building scientific knowledge and facilitating theoretical progress.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 31-35 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Nursing science quarterly |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2018 |
Keywords
- nursing knowledge
- philosophy of science
- theory development
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Nursing