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Witnessing.

Sandra Schmidt Bunkers¹

¹Professor of Nursing, South Dakota State University tsbunkers@sio.midco.net.

Nursing Science Quarterly

|June 22, 2014

Summary

This article examines the concept of bearing witness across nursing, philosophy, Christian theology, and journalism. It highlights the shared responsibility for witnessing, despite disciplinary differences.

Area of Science:

Interdisciplinary studies
Philosophy of science
Theology
Communication studies

Background:

The concept of 'bearing witness' is explored across diverse academic fields.
Understanding witnessing requires examining its nuances and actions within different contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the theoretical perspectives on witnessing in nursing, philosophy, Christian theology, and journalism.
To identify commonalities and differences in the understanding and practice of bearing witness.

Main Methods:

Theoretical analysis of scholarly literature from multiple disciplines.
Comparative examination of the concept of witnessing.

Main Results:

Keywords:

bearing witness humanbecoming responsibility witnessing

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While specific meanings and actions vary, a consistent theme of responsibility for bearing witness emerges.
All examined disciplines acknowledge a duty to witness or bear witness to others.

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Bearing witness is a cross-disciplinary concept with shared ethical implications.
Recognizing the responsibility to witness is crucial for professional practice in these fields.