THE IMPORTANCE OF PHILOSOPHICAL THINKING IN MEDICAL EDUCATION

This article examines the role and significance of philosophical thinking in the system of medical education based on a scientific-analytical approach. Modern medicine requires not only a high level of clinical knowledge and practical skills, but also ethical responsibility, critical thinking, a reflective approach, and humanistic principles. From this perspective, philosophical thinking serves as an essential methodological foundation in the medical education process, contributing to the development of students’ logical reasoning, professional worldview, and ethical position. The article analyzes the epistemological, axiological, and ethical aspects of philosophical thinking and reveals its role in the medical decision-making process.