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[Epistemological constructs in sciences -- a contribution to nursing].

Vilma de Carvalho1

  • 1Escola de Enfermagem Anna Nery da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro.

Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|January 30, 2004
PubMed
Summary

This study critically examines epistemological constructs in science, particularly within nursing. It highlights nursing as a science under construction, emphasizing theory development and the nature of knowledge.

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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Science
  • Nursing Epistemology

Context:

  • Scientific and technological advancements shape knowledge construction.
  • Nursing is conceptualized as an evolving science.

Purpose:

  • To critically reflect on epistemological constructs in science.
  • To analyze the nature and objectives of nursing research.
  • To clarify the epistemological underpinnings of nursing science.

Summary:

  • The study discusses science's aspects influencing knowledge construction.
  • It emphasizes how constructs relate to theory elaboration in nursing.
  • The author's position on nursing theses is presented to explain its epistemological development.

Impact:

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  • Broadens the understanding of objective knowledge in nursing.
  • Contributes to the theoretical and philosophical foundations of nursing science.
  • Provides a framework for understanding nursing as a developing scientific discipline.