Pairs pro and con arguments to give a balanced perspective. Covers a range of topics that reflect the latest developments at the frontier of the field. Provides clearly and carefully written section introductions that define the issues to be discussed. Introduces each selection with a brief editorial essay. Offers an excellent introduction to ethical theory.
Features covers a range of topics that reflect the latest developments at the frontier of the field.
Table of Contents 1. Guidelines for the Determination of Death, Report of the Medical Consultants on the Diagnosis of Death to the President's Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral Research. The Alternative to the Brain-based Definitions, President's Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral Research. Establishing Criteria of Death. J. David Bleich.