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IRIGIBEL-URIZ, Xabier. Nietzsche and Levinas: a frame of reference for nursing as a transforming agent. Index Enferm [online]. 2007, vol.16, n.58, pp.50-54. ISSN 1699-5988.

This essay provides a critical reflection on the performance of nursing in relation to the hegemonic sanitary systems. It takes into account the contributions made by philosophy and formulates a personal view of the current situation based on Nietzsche and Levinas’ standpoints to eventually prepare the way for nursing in the future.

Palavras-chave : Nursing; Philosophy; Health Systems.