[The problem of true knowledge in epidemiology]
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1Departamento de Medicina Preventiva da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil.
Revista De Saude Publica
|June 1, 1992
Abstract:
The philosophical basis of the validation of scientific knowledge, with a view to establishing a critical point of view as to the adoption of Popper's propositions in epidemiology is examined. The conservative character that results from the technical limitations implied in this adoption is a noteworthy aspect of the discussion, despite the evident increase in heuristic rationality and creativity that result.