Philosophy of Physiology

List of contents

1. From philosophy of medicine to philosophy of physiology; 2. Disease entities and pathophysiological processes; 3. How generalizable are disease theories?; 4. Toward a theory of the pathological phenomenon; 5. Toward a theory of physiological health; 6. Conclusion; references.

Summary

This Element, philosophy of physiology, challenges the foundational concept of health and disease in philosophy of medicine, embracing the exploration of the healthy and pathological aspects of life. This philosophy identifies and clarifies various theories of disease and health, posing a new question about the unity of pathological phenomena.

Product details

• Authors: Maël Lemoine, Mael (University of Bordeaux Lemoine
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.02.2025
• EAN: 9781009370370
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0937037-0
• No. of pages: 88
• Series: Elements in the Philosophy of Biology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / General, General practice, Philosophy, Pathology, PHYSIOLOGY, General Practice / Family Medicine, Topics in philosophy, Medical Sociology