Book of Donmon Teith

Presents the discourse in Jewish law and rabbinic literature on bioethical issues, highlighting practical problems in their socio-historical contexts.

A dialogue between contemporary, Western moral philosophy and the tradition of Legal/Moral Descourse (Halakha).

How do you define the precise moment of death? Should "pulling the plug" and mercy killings be allowed by law? Is it necessary to control the birth of "test tub

Ethical issues in modern medicine are of great concern and interest to all physicians and health-care providers throughout the world, as well as to the public a

Drawing on multiple interconnected scriptural and spiritual sources, the Jewish tradition of ethical reflection is intricate and nuanced. This book presents sch