On the nature of health: an action-theoretic approach
Auteur :
Nordenfelt, L.Y
Éditeur :
Springer
ISBN :
9789401577700
Date de publication :
14 oct. 1988
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Nederlands
GENERAL INTRODUCTION This study of the concept of health is an attempt to combine central ideas in modern philosophy of medicine with certain results from analytical action theory. A person's health is characterized as his ability to achieve his vital goals. Some previous attempts to define such vital goals are analysed and criticized.