O'Neill, Onora

Autonomy and Trust in Bioethics (Gifford Lectures)

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ISBN 13:: 9780521894531
author:: O'Neill, Onora
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cambridge University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2002
Pages:: 228
Dimensions:: 154 mm X 229 mm
Genre:: Bio-ethics
Condition:: New
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Autonomy and Trust in Bioethics by Onora O'Neill explores the concept of autonomy in bioethics, arguing that widely relied upon conceptions are philosophically and ethically inadequate. Instead, she suggests that Kant's non-individualistic view of autonomy provides a stronger basis for an approach to medicine, science, and biotechnology. O'Neill examines issues such as genetic information use by law enforcement and insurers, research using human tissues, new reproductive technologies, and media reporting on medicine and technology. Her arguments aim to clarify why trustworthy individuals and institutions are often mistrusted. This book will appeal to readers in ethics, bioethics, and related disciplines seeking a nuanced understanding of autonomy and trust in bioethical contexts.

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