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This paper begins with the paradox of teaching ethics, that we teach ethical theory in the form of general rules whereas the practice of ethics occurs in dynamic and uncertain contexts. I argue, utilizing literature that highlights the role of anticipation and relationships in ethical practice, that the goal of ethics is not consensus or agreement about what rule to follow, in a particular situation nor in general. That is, doing ethics is not about rule-making or decision-making; rather, this paper provides arguments from philosophical ethics as well as ethics education for understanding ethical practice as exploring the possible together. Drawing from these diverse perspectives, the paper contributes to discussions about the nature of ethics itself and how we should theorize about it. Finally, conclusions related to how an ethics of the possible could be taught and why it should be are offered.

"This volume brings together for the first time the diverse threads within the growing field of serendipity research, to reflect both on the origins of this emerging field within different disciplines as well as its increasing influence as its own field with foundational texts and emerging practices. The phenomenon of serendipity has been described in many ways since Horace Walpole initially coined the term in 1754 to categorize those discoveries that happen by "both accidents and sagacity". This book offers a sampling of perspectives from experts in serendipity research from organizational studies, management theory, information science and library studies, psychology, literature, computer science, social science, ethics, and the history and philosophy of science. Considerations about the importance and role of serendipity are being raised now across science (both empirical and theoretical) as well as practice (from art and innovation to leadership and governance), with ever more eyes looking closer at its significance in human history and the likelihood it will play a key, while unpredictable, role in forming our future. Serendipity Science represents an emerging, and also important and potentially necessary field of study, if we are to deal well as a society with our complex times and uncertain future." --

Introduction What is the CauseHealth Handbook? -- Part I Philosophy Chapter 1 Dispositions and the Single Patient -- Chapter 2 Probability for the Clinic -- Chapter 3 When a Cause Cannot be Found -- Chapter 4 Reductionism and the Biomedical Model -- Chapter 5 The Guidelines Challenge -- Part II Practice Chapter 6 Above and Beyond Statistical Evidence. Why Stories Matter for Clinical Decisions and Shared Decision Making -- Chapter 7 The Complexity of Persistent Pain – A Patient's Perspective -- Chapter 8 Causality and Dispositionality for Diagnosis in Medical Practice -- Chapter 9 Lessons from a Clinic for Patients with Severe Obesity -- Chapter 10 Reflections on the Clinician's Role in the Clinical Encounter -- Chapter 11 Psychotherapy in a Conditional World – A Plea for Causal Dispositionalism -- Chapter 12 Evidence-Based Healthcare and dispositionalism -- Chapter 13 The Practice of Whole Person Centred Healthcare -- Chapter 14 A Broken Child, a Diseased Woman -- Conclusion Toward a New Paradigm.