About the book
Those who work in bioethics and the medical humanities come from many different backgrounds, such as health care, philosophy, law, the social sciences, and religious studies. The work they do also varies widely: consulting on ethical issues in patient care, working with legislatures, dealing with the media, teaching, speaking, writing and more.
Writing as a participant in this developing field, Judith Andre offers a model to unify its diversity. Using the term “bioethics” broadly, to include all the medical humanities, she articulates ideals for the field, identifies its temptations and moral pitfalls, and argues for the central importance of certain virtues. Perhaps the most original of these is the virtue of choosing projects well, which demands not only broadening the field’s focus but also understanding the forces that have kept it too narrow. Andre offers an imaginative analysis of the special problems presented by interdisciplinary work and discusses the intellectual virtues necessary for its success. She calls attention to the kinds of professional communities that are necessary to support good work.
The book draws from interviews with many people in the field and from the findings of social scientists. It includes the author’s personal reflections, several extended allegories, and philosophical analysis.
Editions of Bioethics as Practice
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807827338
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807855836
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807861219
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890872777
Read an Excerpt
Those who work in bioethics and the medical humanities come from many different backgrounds, such as health care, philosophy, law, the social sciences, and religious studies. The work they do also varies widely: consulting on ethical issues in patient care, working with legislatures, dealing with the media, teaching, speaking, writing and more.
Writing as a participant in this developing field, Judith Andre offers a model to unify its diversity. Using the term “bioethics” broadly, to include all the medical humanities, she articulates ideals for the field, identifies its temptations and moral pitfalls, and argues for the central importance of certain virtues. Perhaps the most original of these is the virtue of choosing projects well, which demands not only broadening the field’s focus but also understanding the forces that have kept it too narrow. Andre offers an imaginative analysis of the special problems presented by interdisciplinary work and discusses the intellectual virtues necessary for its success. She calls attention to the kinds of professional communities that are necessary to support good work.
The book draws from interviews with many people in the field and from the findings of social scientists. It includes the author’s personal reflections, several extended allegories, and philosophical analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bioethics as Practice about?
Those who work in bioethics and the medical humanities come from many different backgrounds, such as health care, philosophy, law, the social sciences, and religious studies. The work they do also varies widely: consulting on ethical issues in patient care, working with legislatures, dealing with the media, teaching, speaking, writing and more.
Writing as a participant in this developing field, Judith Andre offers a model to unify its diversity. Using the term “bioethics” broadly, to include all the medical humanities, she articulates ideals for the field, identifies its temptations and moral pitfalls, and argues for the central importance of certain virtues. Perhaps the most original of these is the virtue of choosing projects well, which demands not only broadening the field’s focus but also understanding the forces that have kept it too narrow. Andre offers an imaginative analysis of the special problems presented by interdisciplinary work and discusses the intellectual virtues necessary for its success. She calls attention to the kinds of professional communities that are necessary to support good work.
The book draws from interviews with many people in the field and from the findings of social scientists. It includes the author’s personal reflections, several extended allegories, and philosophical analysis.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Bioethics as Practice?
Medicine and Nursing > Medicine / Healthcare: general issues / topics > Medical profession > Medical ethics and professional conduct
Where can I read a sample of Bioethics as Practice?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807827338
How long is Bioethics as Practice and how many pages does it have?
Bioethics as Practice has 272 page(s)
Is Bioethics as Practice part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Studies in Social Medicine
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Bioethics as Practice?
Judith Andre
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Bioethics as Practice is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807827338) and paperback(ISBN 9780807855836) and ebook(ISBN 9780807861219) and pdf(ISBN 9798890872777)
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