The Edge of Life. Human Dignity and Contemporary Bioethics.
Christopher Kaczor
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paperback. Series: Philosophy and Medicine / Catholic Studies in Bioethics. Num Pages: 155 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 8. Weight in Grams: 240.
The Edge of Life: Human Dignity and Contemporary Bioethics treats a number of distinct moral questions and ?nds their answer in the dignity of the person, both as an agent and as a patient (in the sense of the recipient of action). Characteristically one’s view of the human being ultimately shapes one’s outlook on these matters. This book addresses questions that divide a culture of life from a culture of death as well as a number of questions debated within the Catholic tradition itself. The Edge of Life offers a critique of the new bio-ethic, represented by such notable authors ... Read more
The Edge of Life: Human Dignity and Contemporary Bioethics treats a number of distinct moral questions and ?nds their answer in the dignity of the person, both as an agent and as a patient (in the sense of the recipient of action). Characteristically one’s view of the human being ultimately shapes one’s outlook on these matters. This book addresses questions that divide a culture of life from a culture of death as well as a number of questions debated within the Catholic tradition itself. The Edge of Life offers a critique of the new bio-ethic, represented by such notable authors ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
155
Condition
New
Series
Philosophy and Medicine / Catholic Studies in Bioethics
Number of Pages
155
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048168101
SKU
V9789048168101
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Reviews for The Edge of Life. Human Dignity and Contemporary Bioethics.
From the reviews: “Kaczor addresses a number of today’s key bioethical issues, in light of ‘the dignity of the person, both as an agent and as a patient’ … . Kaczor’s focus not only on human dignity, but also, and more specifically, on human action … . In general and in most particulars, The Edge of Life is an ... Read more