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MOTA RODRIGUEZ, Arturo. An approach to the historical to a hermeneutics of nursing. Index Enferm [online]. 2016, vol.25, n.1-2, pp.77-81. ISSN 1699-5988.

This work presents a philological and historical review of care to highlight and strengthen the human sense of Nursing, from two aspects, namely: firstly, an overview of the classical story of care, from the ancient Greek thought and ancient Christianity, to justify that dignity and identity are important elements to raise the high human consciousness for the study and practice of Nursing.

Palavras-chave : Nursing; Classical thought; Christianity; Analogical hermeneutics; Human dignity.