CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS OF MEDICINE: A PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIS

This paper explores the fundamental intersection between philosophy and clinical medicine, examining how philosophical frameworks shape medical understanding. While modern medicine is often viewed strictly through a biotechnological lens, its core—the definitions of health, disease, and the healing process—remains deeply rooted in ontological and epistemological questions. The study analyzes the shift from a purely biomedical model to a more holistic, humanistic approach. By examining the conceptual foundations of medical practice, the authors argue that a philosophical grounding is essential for medical students and practitioners to navigate the ethical and diagnostic complexities of contemporary healthcare. The integration of philosophy into medicine does not contradict scientific rigor; rather, it provides the necessary framework for interpreting biological data within the context of human existence.