The blessing of life
Subtitle: an introduction to Catholic bioethics
By: Brian M. Kane
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Lanham, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 161
ISBN-13: 9780739122006
Subjects: Doctrines; Medical ethics; Catholic Church
Description: In this thoughtful text, Brian Kane explores the foundations, methods, and conclusions of Catholic thinking on bioethics. With the advent of medical technologies and treatments that once seemed impossible, scientific knowledge brings with it opportunities to enhance, damage, or even destroy our humanity. Catholic theology has a long tradition of exploring this relationship between science and the human person. By providing an introductory explanation of Catholic theological thinking on bioethics, Kane offers a systematic approach to questions on the meaning of human existence and the power of human choice. He explains the ways Catholic readers can better understand ethical dilemmas and decisions regarding medicine and health care both individually and collectively as members of society. - from back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Foundational issues in moral theology; title: Professionalism in health care; title: The sanctity of life; title: The social dimensions of health care; title: Invasive medical procedures; title: Ethics at the end of life.