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 explores the separation of chiropractic from other healing arts, the philosophy of chiropractic and how it shapes the actions of the chiropractor and the outcomes of the adjustment, a reflection of one of B.J. Palmer's famous quotes, and a reflection of chiropractor's service to sell and need to establish their service.