ABSTRACT
Objective
to reflect on Michel Henry's Phenomenology of Life as an approach to affective Nursing care in times of the coronavirus pandemic.
Method
this is a theoretical-reflexive study based on the Phenomenology of Life presented by Michel Henry, in order to contribute to Nursing care by choosing the dimension of affection, from which the feelings, attitudes, and actions for the care of life arise in times of COVID-19.
Results
Nursing care in times of coronavirus is disclosed as affective care for the suffering of the subjective life of each ego, which is revealed in its affective flesh and by affective welcoming. It was conceptually shown that this subjective life care is totally different from objective life.
Conclusion and implications for the practice
the phenomenological value of affectivity in Nursing care requires a conception that considers life as a valuable good in itself, and respect for the other.
Keywords:
Philosophy; Life; Nursing Care; Pandemics; Coronavirus