Synopses & Reviews
This book discusses contemporary issues in medical ethics from a Buddhist perspective. Drawing on ancient and modern sources, Damien Keown shows how Buddhist ethical principles can be applied consistently to a range of bioethical problems, including abortion, embryo research, and euthanasia.
Synopsis
Buddhism and Bioethics discusses contemporary issues in medical ethics from a Buddhist perspective. The issues examined include abortion, embryo research and euthanasia. Drawing on ancient and modern sources, the book shows how Buddhist ethical principles can be applied consistently to a range of bioethical problems. It is suggested that moral judgements can be objective and that there can be a 'Buddhist view' on ethical issues.
About the Author
Damien Keown is Reader in Buddhism in the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies at Goldsmiths College, University of London.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements * Introduction * Buddhism, Medicine and Ethics * At the Beginning of Life * At the End of Life * Notes * Bibliography * Glossary * Index
Acknowledgements * Introduction * Buddhism, Medicine and Ethics * At the Beginning of Life * At the End of Life * Notes * Bibliography * Glossary * Index