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Relates viewpoints on the major ethical issues about death and dying, definition of death, the morality of suicide, and the rights of the dying patient
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This anthology of major classical and contemporary views on key ethical aspects of death and dying is the only philosophically sophisticated, interdisciplinary, and up-to-date introduction to the subject available.
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This anthology of major classical and contemporary views on key ethical aspects of death and dying is the only philosophically sophisticated, interdisciplinary, and up-to-date introduction to the subject available. Pairs pro and con arguments to give a balanced perspective. Covers a range of topics that reflect the latest developments at the frontier of the field. Provides clearly and carefully written section introductions that define the issues to be discussed. Introduces each selection with a brief editorial essay. Features up-to-date and solid analyses of all issues. Offers an excellent introduction to ethical theory.
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Ethical Issues in Death & Dying
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Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Inc, 1978, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1978
ISBN 10: 0132901145
ISBN 13: 9780132901147
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. Trade Paperback. Ethics. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:0-13-290114-5. This large trade sized paperback book on ethical issues is in good condition. The front cover has some wear around the edges and light flex lines across both outer corners but looks good. The spine is tight with little wear. The pages are white with little wear and few marks. There is a name marked out inside the cover. There is light highlighting in one chapter. The many selections are grouped into five chapters: The Definition and Determination of Death (in medicine, in law); Suicide (definition, morality and defense, intervention); Rights of the Dying Patient (the right to know the truth, the right to appropriate treatment, the right to decide); Euthanasia and Natural Death (moral and legal arguments, killing and letting die, pediatric cases, Karen Quinlan, natural death and living wills); The Significance of Life and Death (famous philosophers and writers opinions). 368 pages. CHEAP SHIPPING MEDIA MAIL! Seller Inventory # 003684
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