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A Philosophical Inquiry into Caring in Nursing - Based on Ricoeur's Narrative Ethics -  

Kong Byung-Hye (Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chosun University)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing / v.35, no.7, 2005 , pp. 1333-1342 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This paper was aimed to inquire into Ricoeur's self -hermeneutics and narrative ethics, and apply it to personal identity constituting caring and care ethics in the practice of nursing. Its purpose is to provide a philosophical foundation for caring in nursing. Method: According to Ricoeur's narrative identity, ontological caring was interpreted as personal identity constituting caring. His ethics were described as care ethics, which contributed to preserving and promoting the personal dignity of the client, as self in search for the good life in the nursing practice. Results: Narrative understanding of the client pointed to the ontological role of care in the constitution of personal identity. From an ethical aspect of the narrative, respect for personal identity and personal dignity of the client was crucial to an ethical caring attitude, promoting self-esteem in the nursing practice. Conclusion: This paper suggested that Ricoeur's ethics could provide a philosophical basis for understanding ontological and ethical caring in nursing. This contributed to protection of the client from the threat of personal identity, as well as respecting their personal dignity.
Keywords
Caring; Personal identity; Narrative ethics; Ontological caring;
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