Medical Ethics, Ordinary Concepts and Ordinary Lives
Author | : Christopher Cowley |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 217 |
Release | : 2007-11-13 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780230591561 |
ISBN-10 | : 0230591566 |
Rating | : 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Medical Ethics, Ordinary Concepts and Ordinary Lives by : Christopher Cowley
Download or read book Medical Ethics, Ordinary Concepts and Ordinary Lives written by Christopher Cowley and published by Springer. This book was released on 2007-11-13 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mainstream discussions of ethics often search for a problem-solving theory or explore ontological status. This book argues instead that the proper starting point should be the words and deeds of ordinary people in ordinary disagreements - the ethical concepts in play can only derive full meaning within the context of ordinary human lives.