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Livre 2 sur 48: Cambridge Studies in Philosophy

Dworkin, Gerald

 
9780521357678: The Theory and Practice of Autonomy
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0521357675 ISBN 13 : 9780521357678
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 
0521357675
ISBN 13 
9780521357678
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
188
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Avery
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