Palmer College of Chiropractic

Academic Programs

D.C. Curriculum - Philosophy

Casey Crisp, D.C., L.C.P., Instructor
Victor G. Strang, B.A., D.C., Professor

Curriculum

PHIL111 51
Philosophy I—2 credits
Prerequisites: None
Prerequisite for: PHIL112, PHIL113, PHIL114, PHIL115, PHIL116
The course covers the history of the philosophical, political and legal aspects of chiropractic.

PHIL112 52
Philosophy II—2 credits
Prerequisites: PHIL111
Prerequisite for: PHIL113, PHIL114, PHIL115, PHIL116
Professional ethics relating to peers, other professionals, patients and society are presented.

PHIL113 62
Philosophy III—2 credits
Prerequisites: PHIL111, PHIL112
Prerequisite for: PHIL114, PHIL115, PHIL116
This lecture and discussion class is a continuation of the introduction to chiropractic philosophy and principles presented in Philosophy 111 and 112. Philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology and politics will be discussed. In addition, the traditional philosophy of chiropractic, as elaborated in Stephenson’s Chiropractic Text Book, in the context of modern scientific and philosophic thought will be presented, as well as an introduction of the biologic basis of innate intelligence.

PHIL114 72
Philosophy IV—2 credits
Prerequisites: PHIL111, PHIL112, PHIL113
Prerequisite for: PHIL115, PHIL116
Co-requisite with: CLIN805, CLIN806
A philosophic exploration of the evolution of the hypotheses describing the subluxation complex and its application to matters of health and illness will be undertaken. The major hypothesis of chiropractic, the subluxation complex, will be discussed in depth. The student will become conversant with the history of subluxation terminology and current status of some of the major hypotheses pertaining to the subluxation complex. Also to be presented are causes and prevention of the subluxation, with clinical examples presented where relevant.

PHIL115 82
Philosophy V—4 credits
Prerequisites: PHIL111, PHIL112, PHIL113, PHIL114
Prerequisite for: PHIL116
The philosophic relationship between chiropractic principles and clinical application is studied.

PHIL116 91
Philosophy VI—2 credits
Prerequisites: PHIL111, PHIL 112, PHIL 113, PHIL 114, PHIL115
The application of chiropractic philosophy to the personal development of a chiropractor is explained.

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