When: April 22, 2010

Prof. Otávio Bueno

Professor, Department of Philosophy
University of Miami

Medical practice relies on evidence as a central feature of its pursuits. But what exactly is evidence for a certain medical result? In this talk, I will explore the changing conceptions of evidence from the history of medicine, from the early Greek empiricist school of medicine (3rd century BC) through William Harvey’s discovery of the blood circulation (17th century) to the contemporary conception of evidence-based medicine. As the conceptions of evidence change, the very conception of medicine changes as well.

Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010

Time: 6:30pm – Wine and cheese
7:00pm – Lecture (45min – 1hour)

FEE: FREE. PAG welcomes donations to help defray expenses.

Where: Atlantic Room (Bayside Pavilion) - Mercy Hospital - link for directions

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