The Theory and Practice of Autonomy
Download or Read eBook The Theory and Practice of Autonomy PDF written by Gerald Dworkin and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1988-08-26 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Gerald Dworkin |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 1988-08-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 0521357675 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780521357678 |
Rating | : 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Theory and Practice of Autonomy by : Gerald Dworkin
Book excerpt: This important new book develops a new concept of autonomy. The notion of autonomy has emerged as central to contemporary moral and political philosophy, particularly in the area of applied ethics. professor Dworkin examines the nature and value of autonomy and uses the concept to analyse various practical moral issues such as proxy consent in the medical context, paternalism, and entrapment by law enforcement officials.