The Ethics of Death

The Ethics of Death
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Publisher : Fortress Press
Total Pages : 403
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ISBN-10 : 9781451487572
ISBN-13 : 1451487576
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Book Synopsis The Ethics of Death by : Lloyd Steffen

Download or read book The Ethics of Death written by Lloyd Steffen and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Ethics of Death, the authors, one a philosopher and one a religious studies scholar, undertake an examination of the deaths that we experience as members of a larger moral community. Their respectful and engaging dialogue highlights the complex and challenging issues that surround many deaths in our modern world and helps readers frame thoughtful responses. Unafraid of difficult topics, Steffen and Cooley fully engage suicide, physician assisted suicide, euthanasia, capital punishment, abortion, and war as areas of life where death poses moral challenges.


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