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Arthur L. Caplan

    Arthur L. Caplan is a leading authority in the field of medical ethics. His work centers on the complex ethical questions arising from advancements in medicine and biotechnology. Through his writings, Caplan explores the societal and human implications of these innovations. His analyses offer valuable insights into navigating the responsible development of future medical progress.

    Quando a medicina enlouqueceu
    Darwin, Marx, and Freud
    Smart Mice, Not So Smart People
    When medicine went mad
    • 2006

      Smart Mice, Not So Smart People

      An Interesting and Amusing Guide to Bioethics

      • 226 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
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      Exploring controversial topics like cloning, stem cell research, and brain enhancement, this book presents a collection of Art Caplan's thought-provoking opinions on bioethics. Each essay challenges readers to engage with complex ethical dilemmas, encouraging them to reflect on their own views and beliefs. Caplan's incisive commentary not only informs but also provokes discussion, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the moral implications of modern science and technology.

      Smart Mice, Not So Smart People
    • 1992

      When medicine went mad

      • 359 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
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      In When Medicine Went Mad, one of the nation's leading bioethicists-and an extraordinary panel of experts and concentration camp survivors-examine problems first raised by Nazi medical experimentation that remain difficult and relevant even today. The importance of these issues to contemporary bioethical disputes-particularly in the thorny areas of medical genetics, human experimentation, and euthanasia-are explored in detail and with sensitivity.

      When medicine went mad
    • 1984