About the book
Bioethics after God explores the relationship between morality and medicine in a society that has denied the existence of God.
Medicine and bioethics are going through profound changes in the Western world. Practices that prior generations would have recognized as morally impermissible, such as abortion, eugenics, and euthanasia, are becoming central components of modern health care. Bioethics after God argues that in the process of rejecting its Christian roots, the Western world has upended traditional understandings of truth that are central to both scientific and moral judgment. The effect is felt throughout medicine as health care professionals increasingly work without the context and guidance provided by traditional Christian ethics.
Cherry uses the conceptual framework of “weak bioethics”—bioethics solely informed by the stark limits of secular morality—to delve into shifting concepts of health and disease, the active embrace of ethically fraught practices, and technological developments such as brain transplantation and humanoid robots designed for sexual activity. The implications of a bioethics after God are wide-ranging and profound, and Cherry challenges us to consider the repercussions of pushing forward in medicine without the support of a solid ethical foundation.
Editions of Bioethics after God
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780268208295
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780268208301
- EBook
- ISBN 9780268208318
- EBook
- ISBN 9780268208288
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Bioethics after God explores the relationship between morality and medicine in a society that has denied the existence of God.
Medicine and bioethics are going through profound changes in the Western world. Practices that prior generations would have recognized as morally impermissible, such as abortion, eugenics, and euthanasia, are becoming central components of modern health care. Bioethics after God argues that in the process of rejecting its Christian roots, the Western world has upended traditional understandings of truth that are central to both scientific and moral judgment. The effect is felt throughout medicine as health care professionals increasingly work without the context and guidance provided by traditional Christian ethics.
Cherry uses the conceptual framework of “weak bioethics”—bioethics solely informed by the stark limits of secular morality—to delve into shifting concepts of health and disease, the active embrace of ethically fraught practices, and technological developments such as brain transplantation and humanoid robots designed for sexual activity. The implications of a bioethics after God are wide-ranging and profound, and Cherry challenges us to consider the repercussions of pushing forward in medicine without the support of a solid ethical foundation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bioethics after God about?
Bioethics after God explores the relationship between morality and medicine in a society that has denied the existence of God.
Medicine and bioethics are going through profound changes in the Western world. Practices that prior generations would have recognized as morally impermissible, such as abortion, eugenics, and euthanasia, are becoming central components of modern health care. Bioethics after God argues that in the process of rejecting its Christian roots, the Western world has upended traditional understandings of truth that are central to both scientific and moral judgment. The effect is felt throughout medicine as health care professionals increasingly work without the context and guidance provided by traditional Christian ethics.
Cherry uses the conceptual framework of “weak bioethics”—bioethics solely informed by the stark limits of secular morality—to delve into shifting concepts of health and disease, the active embrace of ethically fraught practices, and technological developments such as brain transplantation and humanoid robots designed for sexual activity. The implications of a bioethics after God are wide-ranging and profound, and Cherry challenges us to consider the repercussions of pushing forward in medicine without the support of a solid ethical foundation.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Bioethics after God?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics and moral philosophy
Where can I read a sample of Bioethics after God?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780268208295
How long is Bioethics after God and how many pages does it have?
Bioethics after God has 344 page(s)
Is Bioethics after God part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Notre Dame Studies in Medical Ethics and Bioethics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Bioethics after God?
Mark J. Cherry
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Bioethics after God is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780268208295) and paperback(ISBN 9780268208301) and ebook(ISBN 9780268208318) and ebook(ISBN 9780268208288)
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