Part 2 of this article continues the evaluation of philosophical concepts that began in part 1. It concludes by suggesting that the foundation of the profession does not rest on the dictum ‘health through occupation’ but on the field related to the learning and teaching of skills, and stresses the importance and potential that this field has for the future viability of occupational therapy. In this context, the need for recognising the distinction that exists between the inherent competence of Individuals, as closed systems, and their observable behaviour as they openly interact with the environment is emphasised.
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