Abstract
In this article, I propose that engagement in nursing practice affords an epistemic advantage and should be included in defining nursing science and as a warrant for scientific knowledge. I appeal to standpoint epistemology, a philosophical theory, to support my proposal. A new conception of objectivity, which aligns with the contemporary practice of science and standpoint theory, is discussed. The article presents a preliminary theory of nursing standpoint theory that explains epistemic advantage of a practicing nurse. Open questions about nursing science conclude the article.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 41-45 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Nursing science quarterly |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 2022 |
Keywords
- epistemic advantage
- knowledge
- nursing practice
- philosophy of science
- standpoint epistemology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Nursing