Bioethics and the Future of Medicine: A Christian Appraisal

by Nigel M. de S. Cameron (Editor)

The extensive attention devoted to abortion has led Christians for too long to overlook much of the exploding bioethics agenda. Moreover, to focus only on 'issues' is to fail to address the profound changes taking place in the very nature of the medical profession. This book signals the commitment of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity to help expand the church's bioethical vision and to foster a more substantial Christian contribution to the public debate.

313 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1995

About the author

Dr. Nigel M. de S. Cameron writes about technology, society, and the future. He founded and is president emeritus of the Center for Policy on Emerging Technologies. He is a writer and former editor at UnHerd. Cameron founded the journal Ethics and Medicine in 1983. He holds degrees from the University of Cambridge and a doctorate from the University of Edinburgh.

Reviews

[Brandon Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reaction: came looking for answers, left with more questions
Writing Style: scholarly work into theology-driven point of view in medicine
Argumentation: a series of essays compiled for the key issues in Christian Bioethics, a realm of interest to few, but affects more people in the world as many are of a Christian faith still to this day, and so healthcare providers must be aware of how such spiritual values inform their work
Commendation: well thought out papers, a lot devoted to abortion and death & dying, two of the most controversial Christian-bioethical controversies out there
Critique: a summary drawn out of every single paper would help synthesize these disparate topics together rather than in this collection