The Relevance for HECs of H. T. Engelhardt's The Foundations of Bioethics (Second Edition)

A review essay on a book by H. Tristram Engelhardt, Jr. The Foundations of Bioethics ([second edition] Oxford, England/New York: Oxford U Press, 1995 [see listing in IRPSPPD No. 33]). Engelhardt's most recent treatise on bioethics is reviewed. The book's most basic principle is that those...

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Published in:HEC forum 1996-01, Vol.8 (1), p.2-11
Main Authors: Wear, Stephen E, Jack, Charles
Format: Article
Language:English
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Bioethics
Health Care
Morality
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Summary:A review essay on a book by H. Tristram Engelhardt, Jr. The Foundations of Bioethics ([second edition] Oxford, England/New York: Oxford U Press, 1995 [see listing in IRPSPPD No. 33]). Engelhardt's most recent treatise on bioethics is reviewed. The book's most basic principle is that those entitled to make decisions -- competent persons -- are allowed to do so without interference. This philosophy is useful to students & professionals in healthcare ethics; it provides a challenge & an irritant, which causes thoughtful consideration of moral pluralism regarding such issues as abortion & organ donation/sale. 4 References. E. Eakman
ISSN:0956-2737