The Theory and Practice of Autonomy - Couverture rigide

Dworkin, Gerald

 
9780521344524: The Theory and Practice of Autonomy

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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9780521357678: The Theory and Practice of Autonomy

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0521357675 ISBN 13 :  9780521357678
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1988
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