ABSTRACT
Objective:
To make considerations about Nursing knowledge and the inclusion of Philosophy, pointing out the contributions for Caring.
Method:
Theoretical text based on the literature from authors of Philosophy and Nursing scholars and theorists.
Results:
The study offered an enumeration of philosophical characteristics important for the promotion of new knowledge and abilities for the advance of Nursing.
Conclusion:
The text indicated the major contribution of Philosophy, revealing Caring as the essence of humans and embracing it as the essence of Nursing as well.
Keywords:
Philosophy; Nursing; Science; Knowledge; Nursingcare