Qualitative research: where science meets philosophy – the way forward for researches in Ayurveda
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Qualitative research, Ayurveda, Philosophy, Science, Ontology, EpistemologyAbstract
Researches in Ayurveda are in the limelight for decades for many reasons. There are positive and negative developments in this area from time to time. But the core issue is lack of clarity regarding the way in which research to be done in Ayurveda. There is no consensus hitherto regarding the smooth and fruitful conduction of researches in the field of Ayurveda. Also, the uncertainty and chaos in deciding the components of research and in connecting the research ideas into apt designs creates a huge divide among the researchers themselves as well as between researchers and clinicians. Under these circumstances, it becomes imperative to discuss the philosophical background of these issues and to find out their solutions from the grass root level. This article is an attempt to trace out the qualitative issues faced by Ayurveda researchers and their solutions from the philosophical as well as scientific background.
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