The Theory and Practice of Autonomy

The Theory and Practice of Autonomy
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 192
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ISBN-10 : 0521357675
ISBN-13 : 9780521357678
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Book Synopsis The Theory and Practice of Autonomy by : Gerald Dworkin

Download or read book The Theory and Practice of Autonomy written by Gerald Dworkin and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1988-08-26 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important new book develops a new concept of autonomy. The notion of autonomy has emerged as central to contemporary moral and political philosophy, particularly in the area of applied ethics. professor Dworkin examines the nature and value of autonomy and uses the concept to analyse various practical moral issues such as proxy consent in the medical context, paternalism, and entrapment by law enforcement officials.


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