by Stephen Dilley (Editor), Nathan J. Palpant (Editor)
This volume brings together a collection of essays that rigorously examine the concept of human dignity from its metaphysical foundations to its polemical deployment in bioethical controversies. It explores the source and meaning of human dignity, examines the legitimacy of the concept of dignity in documents by international political bodies, and looks at the rhetoric of human dignity in specific controversies: embryonic stem cell research, abortion, human-animal chimeras, euthanasia and palliative care, psychotropic drugs, and assisted reproductive technologies.
Author Biography
Stephen Dilley is Associate Professor of Philosophy at St. Edward's University, USA.
Nathan J. Palpant is Senior Research Fellow at the University of Washington's Institute, USA.
Number of Pages: 382
Dimensions: 0.9 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: May 21, 2015
