About the book
Why has autonomy been a leading idea in philosophical writing on bioethics and why has trust been marginal In this important book Onora O Neill suggests that the conceptions of individual autonomy so widely relied on in bioethics are philosophically and ethically inadequate and that they undermine rather than support relations of trust. She shows how Kant s non-individualistic view of autonomy provides a stronger basis for an approach to medicine science and biotechnology and does not marginalize untrustworthiness while also explaining why trustworthy individuals and institutions are often undeservingly mistrusted. Her arguments are illustrated with issues raised by practices such as the use of genetic information by the police or insurers research using human tissues uses of new reproductive technologies and media practices for reporting on medicine science and technology. Autonomy and Trust in Bioethics will appeal to a wide range of readers in ethics bioethics and related disciplines.
Editions of Autonomy and Trust in Bioethics
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780521815406
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780521894531
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Why has autonomy been a leading idea in philosophical writing on bioethics and why has trust been marginal In this important book Onora O Neill suggests that the conceptions of individual autonomy so widely relied on in bioethics are philosophically and ethically inadequate and that they undermine rather than support relations of trust. She shows how Kant s non-individualistic view of autonomy provides a stronger basis for an approach to medicine science and biotechnology and does not marginalize untrustworthiness while also explaining why trustworthy individuals and institutions are often undeservingly mistrusted. Her arguments are illustrated with issues raised by practices such as the use of genetic information by the police or insurers research using human tissues uses of new reproductive technologies and media practices for reporting on medicine science and technology. Autonomy and Trust in Bioethics will appeal to a wide range of readers in ethics bioethics and related disciplines.
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What is Autonomy and Trust in Bioethics about?
Why has autonomy been a leading idea in philosophical writing on bioethics and why has trust been marginal In this important book Onora O Neill suggests that the conceptions of individual autonomy so widely relied on in bioethics are philosophically and ethically inadequate and that they undermine rather than support relations of trust. She shows how Kant s non-individualistic view of autonomy provides a stronger basis for an approach to medicine science and biotechnology and does not marginalize untrustworthiness while also explaining why trustworthy individuals and institutions are often undeservingly mistrusted. Her arguments are illustrated with issues raised by practices such as the use of genetic information by the police or insurers research using human tissues uses of new reproductive technologies and media practices for reporting on medicine science and technology. Autonomy and Trust in Bioethics will appeal to a wide range of readers in ethics bioethics and related disciplines.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Autonomy and Trust in Bioethics?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy
Where can I read a sample of Autonomy and Trust in Bioethics?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Autonomy and Trust in Bioethics?
Onora O'Neill
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Autonomy and Trust in Bioethics is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780521815406) and paperback(ISBN 9780521894531)