The interplay of chronos and kairos in ethical decision making
Nursing Ethics: An International Journal for Health Care Professionals
Published online on March 07, 2026
Abstract
Nursing Ethics, Ahead of Print.
This philosophical discourse examines the relationship between temporality and ethical practice in nursing, with particular attention to the distinction between chronos (quantitative time) and kairos (qualitative, opportune time). Drawing upon ancient ...
This philosophical discourse examines the relationship between temporality and ethical practice in nursing, with particular attention to the distinction between chronos (quantitative time) and kairos (qualitative, opportune time). Drawing upon ancient ...