Teaching Philosophy of Science in Nursing Doctoral Education
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2003
Department
Nursing
Abstract
Purposes: To explore the teaching and learning process regarding philosophy of science and to offer creative recommendations based on classroom experience. Conceptual Framework: Dewey's writings about intelligence, deliberation, and critical reflection; Freire's writings about active knowers provide the foundation for the teaching and learning environment for doctoral students. Methods: A case example is presented. Creative strategies and assignments are used, such as classroom exploration and connections between nursing, philosophy, philosophy of science, and students' personal lives; classroom deliberation; journaling; philosophical thinking; development of a philosophical topic such as determinism, freedom, or the mind; and presentation of a philosophical book. Conclusions: The philosophy of science course is critical content for doctoral students.
Publication Title
Journal of Nursing Scholarship
Volume
35
Issue
1
First Page
87
Last Page
91
Recommended Citation
Butts, J. B.,
Lundy, K. S.
(2003). Teaching Philosophy of Science in Nursing Doctoral Education. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 35(1), 87-91.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/4490