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Ontology, epistemology, and methodology: a clarification
Nursing Science Quarterly
|April 29, 1998
Summary
Nursing scholarship embraces both philosophical and scientific inquiry. Focusing on shared language and intersubjectivity ensures nursing
Area of Science:
- Nursing scholarship
- Philosophy of Science
- Intersubjectivity
Background:
- Scholarly discourse in nursing is multifaceted.
- Nursing integrates philosophical and scientific approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of intersubjectivity in nursing language.
- To affirm nursing's position within the broader intellectual community.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of scholarly language in nursing.
- Examination of intersubjectivity in knowledge development.
Main Results:
- Nursing's intellectual contributions are strengthened by philosophical and scientific methods.
- Shared language fosters intersubjectivity and collaboration.
Conclusions:
- Nursing's scholarly presence is validated through rigorous inquiry.
- Attention to intersubjectivity in language is crucial for advancing human welfare.