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The book explores complex societal dilemmas such as abortion, euthanasia, and genetic engineering, highlighting the challenges of making ethical decisions in law and medicine. It argues that the lack of a broader perspective hinders our ability to address these issues effectively. The author critiques the limitations of 18th-century philosophical methods, suggesting that they are inadequate for resolving contemporary bioethical challenges. A call for a new perspective is emphasized as essential for navigating the moral landscape of medical decision-making.
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The Limits of Principle, Tom Koch
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- 1998
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- Title
- The Limits of Principle
- Subtitle
- Deciding Who Lives and What Dies
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tom Koch
- Publisher
- Praeger
- Publisher
- 1998
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 188
- ISBN13
- 9780275964078
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- The book explores complex societal dilemmas such as abortion, euthanasia, and genetic engineering, highlighting the challenges of making ethical decisions in law and medicine. It argues that the lack of a broader perspective hinders our ability to address these issues effectively. The author critiques the limitations of 18th-century philosophical methods, suggesting that they are inadequate for resolving contemporary bioethical challenges. A call for a new perspective is emphasized as essential for navigating the moral landscape of medical decision-making.