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Ethics and Mental Retardation
. Ed(S): Moskop, John C.; Kopelman, Loretta M.
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Paperback. Editor(s): Moskop, John C.; Kopelman, Loretta M. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; M. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 413.
This volume offers a collection of writings on ethical issues regarding retarded persons. Because this important subject has been generally omitted from formal discussions of ethics, there is a great deal which needs to be addressed in a theoretical and critical way. Of course, many people have been very concerned with practical matters concerning the care of retarded persons such as what liberties, entitlements or advocacy they should have. Interestingly, because so much practical attention has been given to issues which are not discussed by ethical theorists, they offer a rare opportunity to evaluate ethical theories themselves. That is, certain ... Read more
This volume offers a collection of writings on ethical issues regarding retarded persons. Because this important subject has been generally omitted from formal discussions of ethics, there is a great deal which needs to be addressed in a theoretical and critical way. Of course, many people have been very concerned with practical matters concerning the care of retarded persons such as what liberties, entitlements or advocacy they should have. Interestingly, because so much practical attention has been given to issues which are not discussed by ethical theorists, they offer a rare opportunity to evaluate ethical theories themselves. That is, certain ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
259
Condition
New
Series
Philosophy and Medicine
Number of Pages
259
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048183876
SKU
V9789048183876
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