Abstract

MONTEIRO, Ana Paula Teixeira de Almeida Vieira  and  CURADO, Manuel. A New Epistemology of Nursing: A Post-Human Care?. Rev. Enf. Ref. [online]. 2016, vol.serIV, n.8, pp.141-148. ISSN 0874-0283.  https://doi.org/10.12707/RIV15069.

Background: The classical currents of 20th century Humanism whose epistemological basis lies in the concept of logos and the notion that man is the measure of all things, which were adopted as the core of nursing care identity, no longer fit the parameters of hyper-technological/digital societies. Objectives: To reflect on the impact of intensive biotechnology and cyborgization of the human body on building a new epistemology of nursing centered on the concept of Post-Human. Main topics under analysis: Based on a conceptual framework and taking into account the theoretical references of nursing about caring, we intend to conduct an epistemological analysis of technology, Post-Humanism currents, and cyborg ontology. Conclusion: The technological innovation and the cyborgization of the human body should translate into new concepts of care. Nursing research and education should contribute to develop a reflective and ethically responsible professional care, rather than focus on technopractical aspects and on a pragmatic and utilitarian knowledge.

Keywords : epistemology; humanism; nursing care; technological development.

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