Philosophy, in general, is a system of principles used to guide one's life. Chiropractic, in particular, is a vitalistic philosophy that has the potential to change lives. Philosophy provides a basis for the science and art of Chiropractic. When a Doctor of Chiropractic is observed checking an infant or child's spine for vertebral subluxation, there is a reason WHY they are doing so. Similarly, when a Chiropractor is only checking people in pain, or another is checking athletes...
More DescriptionPhilosophy, in general, is a system of principles used to guide one's life. Chiropractic, in particular, is a vitalistic philosophy that has the potential to change lives. Philosophy provides a basis for the science and art of Chiropractic. When a Doctor of Chiropractic is observed checking an infant or child's spine for vertebral subluxation, there is a reason WHY they are doing so. Similarly, when a Chiropractor is only checking people in pain, or another is checking athletes proactively, there is a reason WHY. A philosophy of life explains why we all do the things we do. Candidates for the Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers (ACP) are challenged to examine their own lives to see if the chiropractic mindset fits in their worldview and life. The Journal of the ACP represents the thinking and digesting of chiropractic, health and life topics that are part of the journey.
This volume includes an examination of chiropractic's core principles and their alignment with personal philosophy, a question of chiropractic as specific in relation to manual versus instrumental adjusting, a comparison of chiropractic philosophy with other profession's axiom and methodology, and an exploration of educated and innate intelligence in chiropractic practice.