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Autonomy and Trust in Bioethics

by Onora O'Neill, O'Neill Onora
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Overview

Onora O'Neill suggests that the conceptions of individual autonomy (so widely relied on in bioethics) are philosophically and ethically inadequate; they undermine rather than support relationships based on trust. Her arguments are illustrated with issues raised by such practices as the use of genetic information by the police, research using human tissues, new reproductive technologies, and media practices for reporting on medicine, science and technology. The study appeals to a wide range of readers in ethics, bioethics and related disciplines.

Synopsis

Argues against the conceptions of individual autonomy which are widely relied on in bioethics.

About the Author, Onora O'Neill

Onora O'Neill is Principal of Newnham College, Cambridge, and has written widely on ethics and political philosophy.

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"This book provides an excellent analysis of misguided understandings of autonomy and trust. Recommended. All levels." Choice

Book Details

Published
April 1, 2002
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
228
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780521815406

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