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A Chiropracticness Test.

Keith H Charlton1

  • 1School of Medicine, Mayne Medical School, University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland 4006, Australia. khcharlton@bigpond.com

Chiropractic & Osteopathy
|November 26, 2005
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Chiropractic lacks a unified identity due to debates on vertebral subluxation and philosophy. A proposed "Chiropracticness Test" aims to clarify the profession's essence and identity using philosophical methods.

Area of Science:

  • Chiropractic research
  • Philosophy of science

Background:

  • Chiropractic profession lacks a cohesive identity.
  • Disagreements persist regarding vertebral subluxation and philosophical underpinnings.
  • Concerns exist regarding faculty qualifications and intellectual output in chiropractic institutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the lack of homogeneity in chiropractic's identity.
  • To explore the application of philosophical methods to define chiropractic's essence.
  • To propose a novel tool for identity clarification.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of philosophical methodologies like deduction, induction, and falsificationism.
  • Development of a "Chiropracticness Test" based on selected philosophical principles.
  • Critique of existing discourse within chiropractic philosophy.

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Main Results:

  • Identified a lack of genuine philosophical inquiry within the chiropractic profession.
  • Found no established "Chiropractic Philosophy".
  • Proposed a structured test to aid in defining chiropractic's core identity.

Conclusions:

  • The chiropractic profession has misapplied philosophical terms.
  • A more rigorous application of philosophical methods is beneficial.
  • The "Chiropracticness Test" offers a potential framework for establishing a coherent professional identity.