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The art of nursing: an aesthetics?

Louise de Raeve

Centre for Philosophy and Health Care, School of Health Science, University of Wales Swansea, Singleton Park, Swansea SA28PP, UK

This article explores the question of whether or not the ‘art’ of nursing can properly be described as an ‘aesthetics’. The author concludes that, although much nursing literature on the subject is confused and even incoherent, there is nevertheless some justification for seeing a connection between the art of nursing and aesthetics. The philosophical writings of Martha Nussbaum and Iris Murdoch are used to support this position.

Key Words: aesthetics • art • beautiful • metaphor • morally good • nursing

Nursing Ethics, Vol. 5, No. 5, 401-411 (1998)
DOI: 10.1177/096973309800500504
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