Bioethics: An Anthology

by Udo Schüklenk (Editor), Peter Singer (Contributor)

The new edition of the classic collection of key readings in bioethics, fully updated to reflect the latest developments and main issues in the field

For more than two decades, Bioethics: An Anthology has been widely regarded as the definitive single-volume compendium of seminal readings on both traditional and cutting-edge ethical issues in biology and medicine. Acclaimed for its scope and depth of coverage, this landmark work brings together compelling writings by internationally-renowned bioethicists to help readers develop a thorough understanding of the central ideas, critical issues, and current debates in the field.

Now fully revised and updated, the fourth edition contains a wealth of new content on ethical questions and controversies related to the COVID-19 pandemic, advances in CRISPR gene editing technology, physician-assisted death, public health and vaccinations, transgender children, medical aid in dying, the morality of ending the lives of newborns, and much more. Throughout the new edition, carefully selected essays explore a wide range of topics and offer diverse perspectives that underscore the interdisciplinary nature of bioethical study. Edited by two of the field's most respected scholars, Bioethics: An Anthology:

Covers an unparalleled range of thematically-organized topics in a single volume Discusses recent high-profile cases, debates, and ethical issues Features three brand-new sections: Conscientious Objection, Academic Freedom and Research, and Disability Contains new essays on topics such as brain death, life and death decisions for the critically ill, experiments on humans and animals, neuroethics, the duties of health care professionals in a pandemic, and the use of drugs to ease the pain of unrequited love Includes a detailed index that allows the reader to easily find terms and topics of interest Bioethics: An Anthology, Fourth Edition remains a must-have resource for all students, lecturers, and researchers studying the ethical implications of the health-related life sciences, and an invaluable reference for doctors, nurses, and other professionals working in health care and the biomedical sciences.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, Science, Medicine, Biology, Anthologies

920 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Eshgin Rahimli · Rating 3 out of 5]

An introductory collection of researches and opinions on popular topics in bioethics and medical ethics, some writings were great, some were weakly-built arguments. Overall, if u want to learn more about this field, a good book on getting familiar with common reasonings and stances.

[Camilla · Rating 2 out of 5]

Only a casual perusal here, but found the essays I read limited, Cambridgian and full of mastubatory thought - experiments on QALY. I genuinely think I came up with better cases while at the gym.

Some merit goes to Tännsjö (1994) 'The Morality of Clinical Research : A case study', but even that was lukewarm at best. Bioethics deserves better than Singer and Co.

[Brady · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to learn how the big kids argue around real life topics in science, this is the place to go.

[Izlinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a text for a class (biomedical ethics), we didn't finish the entirety of this book. The selections were mostly well-rounded for each topic and section. I only give it a four-star because I found it hard to comprehend as I have no background in philosophy/philosophical readings, but perhaps someone who has better grasp of it, or the companion book would better comprehend the sometimes convoluted essays inside.

[Aaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was our primary reference for a junior level philosophy class in Biomedical Ethics at our university. We read maybe 25% of the text over the course of our class, so I haven’t read everything in the full anthology.

I really liked the papers and articles chosen in this anthology. It seemed to have a balance of different view points on numerous topics in Bioethics. From my perspective, it’s a fantastic anthology and reference that I hope to return to soon.

[John]

naturalism,nonfiction,science,enhancement

[Siddharth Doshi]

Good