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Chapter 3
Occupational Therapy philoshical principals and values in Occupational Therapy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| set of values, beliefs, truths and principals that guide the practitioner's actions. Defining the nature of thr profession, guides the actions of practioners and supports the profession's domains. | Professional Philosophy |
| Questions concerned with nature of humankind | Metaphysical |
| the "Nature, orgin and limits of human knowledge" and investigates questions such as How do we know things and How do we know that we know? | Epistemology |
| The study of values. Explores questions of desirability and questions ethics (e.g What are the stardards and rules of right conduct) | Axiology |
| US Health care Uses this Approach. | Reductionistic |
| Humankind is reduced to separately functioning body parts. Professionals specialize in Specific areas and treat these body functions independently for greater expediency and efficiency. | Reductionistic |