Why several truths can be true

Eivind Meland*, John Brodersen

*Corresponding author af dette arbejde

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    Abstract

    In this paper, we offer a perspective on complementarity, acknowledging that it is not possible for human perception and cognition to grasp reality with unambiguous concepts or theories. Therefore, multiple concepts and perspectives are valid when they are not exaggerated beyond reasonable limits and do not claim exclusive validity. We recommend a humble stance enabling respectful dialogue between different perspectives in medical science and practice.KEY POINTS No single perspective in clinical or scientific medicine can exhaustively explain medical phenomena. Scientific attitude is characterised by a willingness to look for objections against what we prefer as truths. Complementarity or unifying contradictions are concepts that allow for humility and pluralism in clinical and scientific medicine.

    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    Sider (fra-til)282-285
    Antal sider4
    TidsskriftScandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care
    Vol/bind34
    Udgave nummer3
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - 2 jul. 2016

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