Philosophy of Neurological Surgery

For the first time, leading scholars in the field of neurosurgery have been assembled to discuss the heritage, current philosophical foundations and future currents of thought influencing the specialty. It also includes fascinating, useful and original analysis of neurosurgery as an art, a science and a discipline of integral benefit to humanity. Included in Philosophy of Neurological Surgery: -The founding philosophy of neurosurgery -Modern neurosurgical philosophy -Patient-centered neurosurgery -Mind, consciousness and the neurosurgeon -The philosophy of dying and death -Neurological surgery and clinical science -The neurosurgeon and health care policy -And much more!