Principles of biomedical ethics - 7. ed.
By James F. Childress
This comprehensive exploration of moral reasoning in healthcare offers profound insights for anyone seeking to understand the ethical foundations that guide life's most critical decisions. Authors Tom L. Beauchamp and James F. Childress present four essential principles that form the cornerstone of ethical thinking in medical practice: respect for personal autonomy, the commitment to do no harm, the dedication to promoting well-being, and the pursuit of justice.
Through carefully examined real-world scenarios and detailed case studies, this work demonstrates how these fundamental principles can illuminate complex moral dilemmas that arise in healthcare settings. From navigating difficult conversations about prognosis to wrestling with decisions about life-sustaining treatments, the authors provide a practical framework for ethical reflection that extends far beyond medical contexts.
The book delves deeply into questions of moral character and examines what rights we owe to both humans and animals, exploring the very nature of moral status itself. It surveys major philosophical traditions including utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, rights-based thinking, and virtue theory, offering readers multiple lenses through which to examine ethical challenges.
Enhanced with extensive scholarly references and clear explanations of key concepts, this work serves as both an intellectual foundation and a practical guide for anyone committed to making thoughtful, principled decisions in situations where moral clarity matters most. The integration of contemporary research with timeless ethical wisdom creates a resource that speaks to both mind and conscience.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Understand spiritual ethics
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
- ✓ Explore Medical sciences
- ✓ Explore Medical--ethics
- ✓ Explore Medical ethics
- ✓ Explore Biomedicin
- ✓ Explore W 50
- ✓ Explore Ethics
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Details
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- ISBN-13
- 9780199924585
- ISBN-10
- 0199924589
- Pages
- 459
- Language
- EN
