The Myth of Medical Pluralism: A Critical Realist Perspective

作者: Gil-Soo Han

DOI: 10.5153/SRO.660

关键词: EpistemologyLawContemporary societyCritical realistComplementary therapyCritical realism (philosophy of the social sciences)SociologyPluralism (political philosophy)Mythology

摘要: It is widely assumed that there a high level of medical pluralism in contemporary society. For example, both orthodox and non-orthodox medicines are simultaneously available to the public. What ...

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