CJA Vol.21 Issue 4Spinal research laboratory at Griffith University:
an up-date. Aboriginal spirituality and traditional
healing. Chiropractic philosophy has no future. Chiropractic philosophy: is it relevant
today? An institutional philosophy of
chiropractic. An institutional perspective on chiropractic
philosophy. An institutional perspective of philosophy in the
chiropractic curriculum. Sociology and philosophy of chiropractic. Developing philosophy in chiropractic. Looking to the future: from chiropractic philosophy
to the philosophy of chiropractic. A pox on all your houses A quest for better questions. ABSTRACTS Spinal research laboratory at Griffith University: an up-date. Giles LG Funding for laboratory staff salaries at the Spinal Research Laboratory at Griffith University ceased on 5 February 1992. Despite widespread support the laboratory failed due to a number of factors (i) the long lead time between establishment of research and publication; (ii) the lack of a perpetual grant; and (iii) the encroachment of politics on research objectives. Chiropractic J Aust 1991 Dec;21(4):122 Aboriginal spirituality and traditional healing. Burnum B Concepts of health and disease vary widely among cultures and eras, yet there are common themes. This paper outlines the basis for some of the beliefs and practices associated with spiritual aspects of healing traditions of the Aboriginal people of Australia, and includes descriptions of typical incidents by way of illustration. Differences between Aboriginal and Western notions of disease causation and the meaning of illness are discussed. Selection, training, role and powers of traditional healers, and division of responsibility by gender, are briefly described. The practice of sorcery is introduced to illustrate its relationship to healing beliefs and practices as "the other side of the coin." Other traditional practices which in Western society are associated with the health care system (eg midwifery, treatment of wounds and fractures, and an extensive pharmacopoeia) are not addressed in this paper, because they deal with ailments and situations which responded to well-established procedures and therefore did not require a search for an ultimate cause. Chiropractic J Aust 1991 Dec;21(4):123-8 Chiropractic philosophy has no future. Coulter ID The following paper argues that chiropractic philosophy is a misnomer and that what chiropractors have described as chiropractic philosophy is neither unique to chiropractic, nor, for the most part, is it philosophy. However, it suggests that a viable philosophy of chiropractic is not only possible, but desirable. It would help chiropractors to resolve many of the present philosophical differences so that at least their disagreements would be over something real to disagree about and not simply political and rhetoric differences. A philosophy of chiropractic would involve applying the fields and insights of general philosophy to chiropractic issues. It would require that chiropractors become more sophisticated about philosophy to chiropractic issues. It would require that chiropractors become more sophisticated about philosophy and, in particular, about conceptual analysis. A major contribution of a philosophy of chiropractic would be the clarification of chiropractic concepts. It would also allow the metaphysical elements to enter the realm of rational discourse and leave the worlds of dogma and doctrine where they have haunted the profession for so long. Chiropractic J Aust 1991 Dec;21(4):129-31 Chiropractic philosophy: is it relevant today? Cerutty MR This paper attempts to draw together threads of the latest developments in viewing the functions of the central nervous system; the findings of quantum mechanics and particle physics, and their experimental results which point strongly towards the conclusion that chiropractic philosophy is more relevant today than ever. (abstract) Chiropractic J Aust 1991 Dec;21(4):132-5 An institutional philosophy of chiropractic. Coulter ID The following article examines the difficulty of establishing a philosophy of chiropractic for a college that has enough consistency, coherence and integration throughout the curriculum to constitute a body of knowledge. It proposes a consensus model for developing such a paradigm based on faculty debate and input. The report then examines two attempts to achieve this at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. From this work the major traditional tenets of chiropractic have been identified. This consists of at least five distinct philosophies: vitalism, holism, naturalism, conservatism and critical rationalism. From these is derived a distinct chiropractic paradigm of health and health care. The paper then examines the implications of these for a curriculum. Chiropractic J Aust 1991 Dec;21(4):136-41 An institutional perspective on chiropractic philosophy. Bonello RP. In deference to a classic study of philosophy, this paper reviews philosophy from a number of alternate perspectives more appropriate to the needs of the chiropractic profession. The role of philosophy in chiropractic theory and practice is highlighted in this way. It is argued that there is a concrete need for the theoretical models developed and adopted by the profession over the last ninety-six years. The defacto use of formal education as a process of socialisation is noted with its implications on chiropractic education. Finally, this paper outlines the teaching of chiropractic principles and philosophy in a university setting. Chiropractic J Aust 1991 Dec;21(4):142-3 Chiropractic J Aust 1991 Dec;21(4):142-3 An institutional perspective of philosophy in the chiropractic curriculum. Kleynhans AM A chiropractic institution's perspective of philosophy is reflected in its curriculum. Philosophy impacts on the curriculum in two major ways - as a foundation to the thinking of the curriculum developers and as actual content. The philosophical foundation involves ontology, epistemology and axiology, including ethics and aesthetics. Curriculum content is determined through a situational analysis of external factors (cultural and social changes; educational system requirements; changing nature of content; lecturer support systems; and resources) and internal institutional factors (student and staff characteristics; institutional ethos; material resources; and perceived problems). Reasons are given for inclusion in the curriculum of an introduction to philosophy with emphasis on aspects such as philosophy of science and biology, logic epistemology, etc. Chiropractic J Aust 1991 Dec;21(4):144-8 Sociology and philosophy of chiropractic. Coulter ID The following article uses the work of the author over the past ten years to examine the way in which philosophy and philosophical concepts enter into the sociological analysis of chiropractic. The paper examines work in four key areas: the chiropractic paradigm; the chiropractic wars; chiropractic education; and the chiropractic role. In each instance, the fields of philosophy were utilised to solve substantive problems. The paper suggests that chiropractic will require a greater immersion into the general concepts and methodologies of philosophy if it is ever to resolve some of the major issues that have split the profession. Chiropractic J Aust 1991 Dec;21(4):149-52 Jamison JR The sociological impact of chiropractic philosophy on chiropractic practice within the health care system is evaluated, and the potential impact of a philosophy of science in chiropractic practice is postulated. It is proposed that implementation of the philosophy of chiropractic as proposed by Watkins could facilitate acceptance of chiropractic in health delivery system without compromising the quality of chiropractic care. Chiropractic J Aust 1991 Dec;21(4):153-60 Developing philosophy in chiropractic. Kleynhans AM The development of philosophy in chiropractic is explored against the background of increasing emphasis on philosophical issues in major health disciplines, humanistic models and experiential aspects of doctor-patient interaction, and disappearance of chiropractic philosophy which is replete with dogma and antiquated notions. Conditions to be met and the aspects and methods of philosophy required for the development of a philosophy of chiropractic or, more realistically, philosophy in chiropractic, are briefly outlined, including epistemology, logic, hermeneutics, phenomenology, ethnography, grounded theory, etc. Chiropractic J Aust 1991 Dec;21(4):161-7 Looking to the future: from chiropractic philosophy to the philosophy of chiropractic. Jamison JR There is no future for a dogmatic fundamentalist form of chiropractic philosophy within contemporary health care. There is enormous scope for the implementation of a philosophy of science of chiropractic in health care delivery. This paper provides a framework whereby practitioners may actively participate in and contribute to the evolution of the philosophy of chiropractic at the patient-practitioner interface. Chiropractic J Aust 1991 Dec;21(4):168-75 Charlton KH The author argues that much of the debate on chiropractic and philosophy is high-handed and pompous. He calls for chiropractors to forget the esoteric debates and really learn who they are. Then the profession can set directions for practice, education and research. Chiropractic J Aust 1991 Dec;21(4):176-8Chance MA; Peters RE DD Palmer, as the discoverer of chiropractic, was the first to develop a chiropractic technique and rationale (later called chiropractic philosophy) and was the first chiropractic instructor. He personally taught the first fifteen students (the "15 disciples") and presented them with a diploma stating that they were qualified to teach and practise chiropractic. A brief sketch of some of them is presented. A change in emphasis and a tendency to disavow chiropractic philosophy which can be traced to certain of these early chiropractors created a schism between purists and broad-spectrum practitioners which still persists. To gain a glimpse of future directions in chiropractic philosophy and the effect this might have on the practice of chiropractic, we canvassed a sample of chiropractic opinion-makers. Their statements are briefly discussed and provide a background for our projections. Chiropractic J Aust 1991 Dec;21(4):179-85 |
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