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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Philosophy of Science

Background:

  • Truth is a core concept often overlooked in nursing.
  • Fundamental values and beliefs underpin nursing science and practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the philosophical basis of nursing.
  • To explore practices arising from different schools of thought in nursing.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical analysis
  • Literature review of nursing theories

Main Results:

  • Different philosophical perspectives influence nursing practice.
  • Understanding these philosophies highlights the uniqueness of nursing.

Conclusions:

  • Acknowledging diverse philosophical bases enriches nursing science.
  • A critical examination of truth in nursing is essential for practice development.