Buddhism and Bioethics

by Damien Keown

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0333912802
• ISBN13: 9780333912805
• Release Date: May 1995
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.4"