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Secular Bioethics in Theological Perspective
Earl E. . Ed(S): Shelp
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Paperback. Editor(s): Shelp, Earl E. Series: Theology and Medicine. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRA; MB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 396.
Theologians and theologically educated participants in discussions of bioethics have been placed on the defensive during recent years. The dominance of religious perspectives and theological voices that marked the emergence and establishment of "bioethics" in the late 1960s and 1970s has eroded steadily as philosophers, lawyers, and others have relativized their role and influ ence, at best, or dismissed it entirely, at worst. The secularization of bioethics, which has occurred for a variety of reasons, has prompted some prominent writers to reflect on what has been lost. Daniel Callahan, for example writes, " . . . whatever the ultimate truth ... Read more
Theologians and theologically educated participants in discussions of bioethics have been placed on the defensive during recent years. The dominance of religious perspectives and theological voices that marked the emergence and establishment of "bioethics" in the late 1960s and 1970s has eroded steadily as philosophers, lawyers, and others have relativized their role and influ ence, at best, or dismissed it entirely, at worst. The secularization of bioethics, which has occurred for a variety of reasons, has prompted some prominent writers to reflect on what has been lost. Daniel Callahan, for example writes, " . . . whatever the ultimate truth ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
225
Condition
New
Series
Theology and Medicine
Number of Pages
225
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401065405
SKU
V9789401065405
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