In this original and compelling book, Jeffrey P. Bishop, a philosopher, ethicist, and physician, argues that something has gone sadly amiss in the care of the dying by contemporary medicine and in our social and political views of death, as shaped by our scientific successes and ongoing debates about euthanasia and the "right to die"--or to live. The Anticipatory Corpse: Medicine, Power, and the Care of the Dying, informed by Foucault's genealogy of medicine and power as well as by a thorough grasp of current medical practices and medical ethics, argues that a view of people as machines in mot... View More...
From one of the most important theologians of the twentieth century, Ethics is the seminal reinterpretation of the role of Christianity in the modern, secularized world. The Christian does not live in a vacuum, says the author, but in a world of government, politics, labor, and marriage. Hence, Christian ethics cannot exist in a vacuum; what the Christian needs, claims Dietrich Bonhoeffer, is concrete instruction in a concrete situation. Although the author died before completing his work, this book is recognized as a major contribution to Christian ethics. The root and ground of Christian eth... View More...
From one of the most important theologians of the twentieth century, Ethics is the seminal reinterpretation of the role of Christianity in the modern, secularized world. The Christian does not live in a vacuum, says the author, but in a world of government, politics, labor, and marriage. Hence, Christian ethics cannot exist in a vacuum; what the Christian needs, claims Dietrich Bonhoeffer, is concrete instruction in a concrete situation. Although the author died before completing his work, this book is recognized as a major contribution to Christian ethics. The root and ground of Christian eth... View More...
For courses in Ethics, Ethical Theory, or Moral Philosophy, this text is an original inquiry into the nature of morality and our knowledge of it. The author argues that each person is capable of arriving at tested moral conclusions on the basis of experience. The development of moral theory is conducted here in conjunction with an account of scientific theory and method.Rather than simply providing a survey, the book poses an original argument, introducing and commenting upon most of the traditional moral problems and major philosophers. In presenting the case for moral consequentialism, the a... View More...
Richard Devine's popular book on medical ethics for ordinary people has now been updated to reflect the significant changes that have taken place in this ever-evolving field. While updating all the many issues in the original version, he has added several new topics that require attention and ethical reflection. Clearly written, comprehensive and accurate without being overly technical, this second edition will a valuable overview for anyone studying or dealing with medical ethics. Sections include: Part One: Some Preliminary Questions Part Two: Questions at the Beginning of Life Part Three: Q... View More...
very good/--. Previous owner's name on ffep is heavily blacked out. No marks to text, tight binding. Burnt orange linen boards with gold lettering is extremely good shape, only head of spine is slightly bumped. . 8vo. View More...
