Realism
Realism (Medicine)
Realism (pronounced ree-uh-liz-uhm) is a philosophical approach in Medicine that asserts the existence of an objective reality independent of our perception or beliefs. It is often contrasted with Idealism, which posits that reality is fundamentally mental or immaterial.
Etymology
The term "Realism" is derived from the Latin word "realis," meaning "real" or "actual." It was first used in the philosophical sense in the 19th century to describe a view that posits the existence of a reality independent of the mind.
Related Terms
- Objective reality: The belief that there is a world independent of our perception or beliefs.
- Idealism: A philosophical approach that posits that reality is fundamentally mental or immaterial.
- Materialism: A philosophical approach that posits that the only thing that exists is matter or physical substance.
- Dualism: A philosophical approach that posits that the mind and body are distinct and separable.
- Phenomenology: A philosophical approach that emphasizes the study of conscious experience from the first-person point of view.
In Medicine
In the field of Medicine, Realism is often associated with the belief in the existence of diseases as objective entities independent of our perception or beliefs. This view is contrasted with Constructivism, which posits that diseases are socially constructed and not objective entities.
Realism in medicine also has implications for the practice of medicine. For example, a realist approach to diagnosis would involve identifying the underlying physical cause of a patient's symptoms, while a constructivist approach might focus more on the patient's subjective experience of their symptoms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Realism
- Wikipedia's article - Realism
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