The Theology of Medicine: The Political-Philosophical Foundations of Medical Ethics / Edition 2

by Thomas Szasz

Overview

The essays assembled in this volume reflect my long-standing interest in moral philosophy and my conviction that the idea of a medical ethics as something distinct and separate from ethics is an absurdity. Every person who acts is a moral agent. A person who possesses special knowledge and skills and is expected to act in the face of life-threatening circumstances--such as a physician--is someone whose status as moral agent is accordingly greatly enhanced. From the preface by the author.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780815602255
Publisher:	Syracuse University Press
Publication date:	12/28/1988
Edition description:	REPRINT
Pages:	170
Sales rank:	607,108
Product dimensions:	5.26(w) x 8.38(h) x 0.54(d)