Bioethics E-Book

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Serie: Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 2380

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2015

Beschreibung

Now fully revised and updated, Bioethics: An Anthology, 3rd edition, contains a wealth of new material reflecting the latest developments. This definitive text brings together writings on an unparalleled range of key ethical issues, compellingly presented by internationally renowned scholars. * The latest edition of this definitive one-volume collection, now updated to reflect the latest developments in the field * Includes several new additions, including important historical readings and new contemporary material published since the release of the last edition in 2006 * Thematically organized around an unparalleled range of issues, including discussion of the moral status of embryos and fetuses, new genetics, neuroethics, life and death, resource allocation, organ donations, public health, AIDS, human and animal experimentation, genetic screening, and issues facing nurses * Subjects are clearly and captivatingly discussed by globally distinguished bioethicists * A detailed index allows the reader to find terms and topics not listed in the titles of the essays themselves

Leseprobe

Table of Contents

Cover

Title Page

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part I: Abortion

Introduction

1 Abortion and Health Care Ethics

Most People Begin at Fertilization

Justice, Beneficence and Non-maleficence for Mother and Child

Rape

Prenatal Screening and Genetic Counselling

Participation

Embryo Experimentation

Benevolence and Autonomy

References

2 Abortion and Infanticide

I Abortion and Infanticide

II Terminology: “Person” versus “Human Being”

III The Basic Issue: When is a Member of the Species

Homo sapiens

a Person?

IV Some Critical Comments on Alternative Proposals

V Refutation of the Conservative Position

VI Summary and Conclusions

3 A Defense of Abortion

4 Why Abortion Is Immoral

I

II

III

IV

V

VI

Part II: Issues in Reproduction

Introduction

Assisted Reproduction

Prenatal Screening, Sex Selection, and Cloning

Assisted Reproduction

5 Multiple Gestation and Damaged Babies

6 Assisted Reproduction in Same Sex Couples

Historical Overview of Same Sex Reproduction in the USA

The Emergence of Assisted Reproduction for Lesbians and Gay Men

Barriers to Assisted Reproduction for Gay Couples

Key Issues Regarding Same Sex Reproduction: Review of the Literature

Motivations for Parenthood

Family Relationships, Attitudes, and Behaviors

Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation of Children of Gay Parents

The Social and Psychological Adjustment of Children of Gay Parents

Gay Fatherhood through Assisted Reproduction

Medical Aspects of Reproduction for Same Sex Couples

Lesbian Couples

Gay Male Couples

Social and Psychological Aspects of Same Sex Reproduction

Homophobia

Family and Social Support

Legal Issues

Decision-Making for Prospective Gay Parents

Lesbians: Who Will Carry the Pregnancy?

Lesbians: Decisions about the Donor

Gay Male Couples: Who Will Provide the Sperm?

Gay Male Couples: Decisions about Donors and Surrogates

Psychological Evaluation of Same Sex Couples Entering ART

Summary and Conclusions

References

7 Rights, Interests, and Possible People

8 The Ethics of Uterus Transplantation

Introduction

Ethical Foundation of Transplantation

What Can UTx Deliver?

UTx, Medical Harms and Risk of Pregnancy

Questions Concerning Informed Consent to UTx

Donor Issues

Alternatives to UTx?

Reproductive Autonomy and Uterus Transplantation as ART

Conclusion

Prenatal Screening, Sex Selection, and Cloning

9 Genetics and Reproductive Risk

Huntington's Disease

Possible Children and Potential Parents

10 Prenatal Diagnosis and Selective Abortion

Contrasting Medical and Social Paradigms of Disability

Implications for People with Disabilities

Implications for Family Life

Implications for Professional Practice

Acknowledgments

References

11 Genetic Technology

Introduction

Work in Genetics and Its Social Impact

A Philosophical Response

Child-Centred Approach

The Adult-Centred Approach

The Deaf Community Argument

Conclusion

References

12 Sex Selection and Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

Background

The General Ethical Debate