Buddhism and Bioethics

Keown, Damien

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.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 1995-05-10

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9780333912805

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-349-23981-8

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 208