Is the cultural relativism valid in health science? Discussion of the validity of health sciences in cultural relativism

Authors

  • Erna Bastian USP; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Centro de Saúde Geraldo de Paula Souza

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101971000100010

Keywords:

Health sciences, Cultural relativism, Philosofical concept

Abstract

The concept of cultural relativism on a philosophical basis and its validity in health sciences, is examined. The concepts of the absolute, the relative and the universal are analysed and a working model for cultural relativism in the health sciences is attained.

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Published

1971-06-01

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (1971)

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Bastian, E. (1971). Is the cultural relativism valid in health science? Discussion of the validity of health sciences in cultural relativism . Revista De Saúde Pública, 5(1), 83-88. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101971000100010