Human identity and bioethics / David DeGrazia.
Human identity and bioethics / David DeGrazia.
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Publisher
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Date
2005.
Call Numbers
N179.7/93
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Language
English
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Physical content
p. cm.
Contents
1. Introduction -- 2. Human persons : numerical identity and essence -- 3. Human persons : narrative identity and self-creation -- 4. Identity, what we are, and the definition of death -- 5. Advance directives, dementia, and the someone else problem -- 6. Enhancement technologies and self-creation -...
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Publisher
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2005.
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Summary
"When philosophers address personal identity, they usually explore numerical identity. When nonphilosophers address personal identity, they often have in mind narrative identity. This book develops accounts of both senses of identity, arguing that both are normatively important, and is unique in its exploration of a wide range of issues in bioethic...
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Human identity and bioethics / David DeGrazia.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Other version (online)
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N179.7/93
Record Identifier
74VKqdokJrLX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKqdokJrLX
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ISBN
052153268X (pbk.)
052182561X
DDC
179.7
MMS ID
991020170799702626
