The Theory and Practice of Autonomy
Gerald Dworkin
ISBN 10: 0521357675 ISBN 13: 9780521357678
Published by Cambridge University Press, GB, 1988
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This important new book develops a new concept of autonomy. The notion of autonomy has emerged as central to contemporary moral and political philosophy, particularly in the area of applied ethics. professor Dworkin examines the nature and value of autonomy and uses the concept to analyse various practical moral issues such as proxy consent in the medical context, paternalism, and entrapment by law enforcement officials. Seller Inventory # LU-9780521357678
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This important new book develops a new concept of autonomy. The notion of autonomy has emerged as central to contemporary moral and political philosophy, particularly in the area of applied ethics. Professor Dworkin examines the nature and value of autonomy and used the concept to analyze various practical moral issues such as proxy consent in the medical context, paternalism, and entrapment by law enforcement officials.
About the Author: Dworkin is professor at the University of Illinois and the University of California, Davis.
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Title: The Theory and Practice of Autonomy
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, GB
Publication Date: 1988
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