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The Theory and Practice of Autonomy - Couverture rigide

Livre 2 sur 48: Cambridge Studies in Philosophy

Dworkin, Gerald

 
9780521344524: The Theory and Practice of Autonomy
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0521344522 ISBN 13 : 9780521344524
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1988

Synopsis

This important new book develops a new concept of autonomy. The notion of autonomy has emerged as central to contemporary moral and political philosophy, particularly in the area of applied ethics. professor Dworkin examines the nature and value of autonomy and uses the concept to analyse various practical moral issues such as proxy consent in the medical context, paternalism, and entrapment by law enforcement officials.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This important new book develops a new concept of autonomy. The notion of autonomy has emerged as central to contemporary moral and political philosophy, particularly in the area of applied ethics. professor Dworkin examines the nature and value of autonomy and uses the concept to analyse various practical moral issues such as proxy consent in the medical context, paternalism, and entrapment by law enforcement officials.

Revue de presse

'Issues about autonomy are fundamental in ethics. Dworkin provides an excellent introduction to those issues, and I do not know of any book length discussion of a comparable sort.' Gilbert Harman, Princeton University

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
1988
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521344522
ISBN 13 
9780521344524
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
188
Coordonnées du fabricant
Cambridge University Press
https://www.cambridge.org/

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