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Birth, Suffering, and Death: Catholic Perspectives at the Edges of Life (Philosophy and Medicine)

Kevin Wm. Wildes S.J.

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Description:The book is an effort, from within the tradition of Catholic moral theology and philosophy, to examine issues which are raised by the possibilities of medical treatment for those patients who are dying. The book looks at possible issues for newborns, the elderly, and those, at any age, with terminal disease such as AIDS. The book examines specific moral issues such as when death occurs, the extent of obligations to treat patients, and the notion of responsibility' towards such patients. From the Foreword by Edmund D. Pellegrino This new Catholic Studies in Bioethics series, inaugurated with this volume, is a welcome addition to the expanding world literature in biomedical ethics. It offers a forum in which qualified scholars in the Roman Catholic tradition may present their critical reflections for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Edited as it is by a panel of international scholars, the new series promises to reach a wide audience among theologians, health professionals, and moral philosophers.'We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Birth, Suffering, and Death: Catholic Perspectives at the Edges of Life (Philosophy and Medicine). To get started finding Birth, Suffering, and Death: Catholic Perspectives at the Edges of Life (Philosophy and Medicine), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Release: 1992

ISBN: 0792315472

Description: The book is an effort, from within the tradition of Catholic moral theology and philosophy, to examine issues which are raised by the possibilities of medical treatment for those patients who are dying. The book looks at possible issues for newborns, the elderly, and those, at any age, with terminal disease such as AIDS. The book examines specific moral issues such as when death occurs, the extent of obligations to treat patients, and the notion of responsibility' towards such patients. From the Foreword by Edmund D. Pellegrino This new Catholic Studies in Bioethics series, inaugurated with this volume, is a welcome addition to the expanding world literature in biomedical ethics. It offers a forum in which qualified scholars in the Roman Catholic tradition may present their critical reflections for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Edited as it is by a panel of international scholars, the new series promises to reach a wide audience among theologians, health professionals, and moral philosophers.'We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Birth, Suffering, and Death: Catholic Perspectives at the Edges of Life (Philosophy and Medicine). To get started finding Birth, Suffering, and Death: Catholic Perspectives at the Edges of Life (Philosophy and Medicine), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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