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Theories of the Self and Autonomy in Medical Ethics

Theories of the Self and Autonomy in Medical Ethics - The International Library of Bioethics

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Publisher's Synopsis

This book engages in a critical discussion on how to respect and promote patients' autonomy in difficult cases such as palliative care and end-of-life decisions. These cases pose specific epistemic, normative, and practical problems, and the book elucidates the connection between the practical implications of the theoretical debate on respecting autonomy, on the one hand, and specific questions and challenges that arise in medical practice, on the other hand. Given that the idea of personal autonomy includes the notion of authenticity as one of its core components, the book explicitly includes discussions on underlying theories of the self. In doing so, it brings together original contributions and novel insights for "applied" scenarios based on interdisciplinary collaboration between German and Serbian scholars from philosophy, sociology, and law. It is of benefit to anyone cherishing autonomy in medical ethics and medical practice. 

Book information

ISBN: 9783030567026
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Imprint: Springer
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 217
Weight: 512g
Height: 235mm
Width: 155mm
Spine width: 14mm