| Literature DB >> 3099632 |
Abstract
The philosophical tradition of evolutionary idealism is explored as an appropriate metaphysical foundation for holistic nursing science. Some implications of this tradition for theory development, testing, and practice are identified. It is suggested that evolutionary idealism can form an appropriate philosophical foundation for nursing theory development.Mesh:
Year: 1987 PMID: 3099632 DOI: 10.1097/00012272-198701000-00004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: ANS Adv Nurs Sci ISSN: 0161-9268 Impact factor: 1.824