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Euthanasia: Choice and Death
Gail Tulloch
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Description for Euthanasia: Choice and Death
Paperback. Num Pages: 198 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFME; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 224 x 17. Weight in Grams: 364.
Euthanasia has become increasingly contentious as populations age, and medical and scientific advances continue to transform and extend life. Euthanasia - Choice and Death examines the key philosophical arguments that have underpinned thinking and practice up till now: The centrality of choice to our notion of the human being; The challenge of changes to our concept of death in the face of medical, scientific and technological advances. Gail Tulloch develops a conception of dignity that does not depend on religious assumptions and can promote a broad ethical consensus in a liberal democracy. Examination of landmark cases and the approaches adopted ... Read more
Euthanasia has become increasingly contentious as populations age, and medical and scientific advances continue to transform and extend life. Euthanasia - Choice and Death examines the key philosophical arguments that have underpinned thinking and practice up till now: The centrality of choice to our notion of the human being; The challenge of changes to our concept of death in the face of medical, scientific and technological advances. Gail Tulloch develops a conception of dignity that does not depend on religious assumptions and can promote a broad ethical consensus in a liberal democracy. Examination of landmark cases and the approaches adopted ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Number of Pages
158
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780748622474
SKU
V9780748622474
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99-50
Reviews for Euthanasia: Choice and Death
"'An extraordinary contribution in this area, providing insight into the many dilemmas faced by individuals, families and professionals.' Wendy Moyle, Assoc Professor of Nursing and Chair of Griffith University Human Research Ethics Committee, Australia"