Striking at the root of what the dominant conception of medical ethics is, this book offers a criticism of utilitarianism, with an argument for the futility of bioethics.
The Elimination of Morality Summary
The Elimination of Morality: Reflections on Utilitarianism and Bioethics by Anne Maclean
First published in 1993. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Table of Contents
Preface 1.Introduction: Utilitarianism and the New Sophistry 2.'Persons': The Futility of Bioethics 3.People 4.REASON and Reasons 5.The Policy of Maximising Lives 6.Plain Murder 7.The Value of Life 8.How to Ignore Moral Thinking 9.Values, Preferences, and Fanaticism 10.Unmasking Medical Ethics Notes Suggestions for Further Reading Index
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GOR003961596
9780415095389
0415095387
The Elimination of Morality: Reflections on Utilitarianism and Bioethics by Anne Maclean
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