About this title: A pioneer in the theory of pluralistic casuistry, the idea that there are almost as many facets to moral choices as there are cases that call for choices, Baruch Brody takes issue with conventional bioethical wisdom and challenges the rigid principalism of contemporary bioethics. His views have been seen as controversial, but they are firmly held, and convincingly argued - all of which have led him to be one of the most widely discussed and highly admired bioethicists of our time. He argues for the fundamental distinction between active and passive euthanasia, for a need to reconceptualize ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: GEORGETOWN UNIV PR
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9781589010338ISBN:1589010337
Description: Baruch A. Brody is a pioneer in the theory of pluralistic casuistry, the idea that there are almost as many facets to moral choices as there are cases that call for choices. Taking Issue, new in paperback, does indeed thoughtfully "take issue" with c... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
ISBN-13:9781589010338ISBN:1589010337
Description: Good. 1589010337 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
ISBN-13:9781589010338ISBN:1589010337
Description: Baruch A. Brody is a pioneer in the theory of pluralistic casuistry, the idea that there are almost as many facets to moral choices as there are cases that call for choices. Taking Issue, new in paperback, does indeed thoughtfully "take issue" with conventional bioethical wisdom. Often seen as controversial, Brody's views are firmly held and convincingly argued-all of which have led him to be one of the most widely discussed and highly admired bioethicists of our time. He argues for the ... read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: GEORGETOWN UNIV PR
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780878403981ISBN:0878403981
Description: New. A collection of recent essays by one of the leading names in bioethics, Baruch Brody discusses four major areas of bioethics--methodology, research ethics, clinical ethics, and Jewish medical ethics--and takes issue with conventional bioethical wisdo... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
Date Published: 2003-09
ISBN-13:9780878403981ISBN:0878403981
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