When Did I Begin?: Conception of the Human Individual in History, Philosophy and Science - Couverture souple

Ford, Norman

 
9780521424288: When Did I Begin?: Conception of the Human Individual in History, Philosophy and Science
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0521424283 ISBN 13 : 9780521424288
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

When Did I Begin? investigates the theoretical, moral and biological issues surrounding the debate over the beginning of human life. With the continuing controversy over the use of in vitro fertilization techniques and experimentation with human embryos, these issues have been forced into the arena of public debate. The answer to the question, 'When did I begin?' draws on both scientific evidence, and on the philosophical concepts of the presence of the human individaul. As a leading theologian and moral philosopher, thoroughly conversant with modern embryology, Norman Ford, a Salesian priest, is well qualified to bridge the gap between the biological and philosophical point of view. Dr Ford argues that a human individual could not begin before definitive individuation occurs with the appearance of the primative streak about two weeks after fertilisation. While he does not specifically address any moral issues regarding the treatment of human embryos, the author views reading of this book as an essential prerequisite for such moral considerations. The implications of Dr Ford's answer to the question posed in the title will be crucially important for fully evaluating such problems as embryo experimentation and contraception, for a range of readers from embryologists and physicians to moral philosophers and theologians. The book has already stimulated considerable interest and debate, and is now available in paperback for the first time.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

When Did I Begin? investigates the theoretical, moral and biological issues surrounding the debate over the beginning of human life. With the continuing controversy over the use of in vitro fertilization techniques and experimentation with human embryos, these issues have been forced into the arena of public debate. The answer to the question, 'When did I begin?' draws on both scientific evidence, and on the philosophical concepts of the presence of the human individaul. As a leading theologian and moral philosopher, thoroughly conversant with modern embryology, Norman Ford, a Salesian priest, is well qualified to bridge the gap between the biological and philosophical point of view. Dr Ford argues that a human individual could not begin before definitive individuation occurs with the appearance of the primative streak about two weeks after fertilisation. While he does not specifically address any moral issues regarding the treatment of human embryos, the author views reading of this book as an essential prerequisite for such moral considerations. The implications of Dr Ford's answer to the question posed in the title will be crucially important for fully evaluating such problems as embryo experimentation and contraception, for a range of readers from embryologists and physicians to moral philosophers and theologians. The book has already stimulated considerable interest and debate, and is now available in paperback for the first time.

Revue de presse

'Ford's book is a work of major significance ...' Kevin Kelly, The Tablet

'When Did I Begin? is, without doubt, a most important contribution to the determination of the moment at which the human individual begins ... accessible to anyone wishing to take an intelligent interest in its subject.' John Keefe, Month

' ... scholarly, thoughtful and rewarding.' John Ellard, Modern Medicine of Australia

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521424283
ISBN 13 
9780521424288
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
240
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  052134428X ISBN 13 :  9780521344289
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1988
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