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Handbook of Bioethics
George . Ed(S): Khushf
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Hardback. Suitable for those interested in a review of the field of bioethics. This book presents a comprehensive survey of bioethics. It contains essays that outline areas where future research is needed. It identifies potential areas for collaboration between traditional philosophers and bioethicists. Editor(s): Khushf, George. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 570 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 38. Weight in Grams: 976.
In general, the history of virtue theory is well-documented (Sherman, 1997; O’Neill, 1996). Its relationship to medicine is also recorded in our work and in that of others (Pellegrino and Thomasma, 1993b; 1996; Drane, 1994; Ellos, 1990). General publications stress the importance of training the young in virtuous practices. Still, the popularity of education in virtue is widely viewed as part of a conservative backlash to modern liberal society. Given the authorship of some of these works by professional conservatives like William Bennett (1993; 1995), this concern is authentic. One might correspondingly fear that greater adoption of virtue theory in ... Read more
In general, the history of virtue theory is well-documented (Sherman, 1997; O’Neill, 1996). Its relationship to medicine is also recorded in our work and in that of others (Pellegrino and Thomasma, 1993b; 1996; Drane, 1994; Ellos, 1990). General publications stress the importance of training the young in virtuous practices. Still, the popularity of education in virtue is widely viewed as part of a conservative backlash to modern liberal society. Given the authorship of some of these works by professional conservatives like William Bennett (1993; 1995), this concern is authentic. One might correspondingly fear that greater adoption of virtue theory in ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
570
Condition
New
Series
Philosophy and Medicine
Number of Pages
570
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402018701
SKU
V9781402018701
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