num_pages: 188
description: 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.
language: English
title: The Theory and Practice of Autonomy
titlecomplete: The Theory and Practice of Autonomy (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy)
genres: Philosophy
ratings_count: 13
publisher: Cambridge University Press