Damien Keown

Buddhism and Bioethics (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Buddhism and Bioethics is the first book to discuss contemporary issues in bioethics from a Buddhist perspective. Written in a clear and accessible style by a leading expert in field, and drawing on both ancient and modern sources, it shows how Buddhist ethical teachings can be applied to a range of controversial issues like abortion and euthanasia.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Damien Keown
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2011
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781466028210
• Artikelnr.: 48333153

Autorenporträt

Damien Keown is Emeritus Professor of Buddhist Ethics at Goldsmiths College, University of London. His research interests centre on the study of contemporary moral problems from a Buddhist perspective. He is co-founder of The Journal of Buddhist Ethics and the author of the best-selling 'Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction' and 'Buddhist Ethics: A Very Short Introduction', both from Oxford University Press.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements Introduction Buddhism, Medicine and Ethics At the Beginning of Life At the End of Life Notes Bibliography Glossary Index