Bioethics: Principles, Issues, and Cases, Third Edition by Lewis Vaughn offers a comprehensive exploration of the philosophical, medical, social, and legal dimensions of pivotal bioethical challenges. This authoritative text begins with a foundational introduction to ethics, bioethics, and the process of moral reasoning, subsequently delving into influential moral theories and the benchmarks for their assessment. Featuring eighty-nine insightful readings, including twelve newly added to this edition, alongside a wealth of classic bioethical case studies and extensive pedagogical aids, this work tackles the most compelling and contentious subjects within bioethics.
Key Pedagogical Features Include:
- “Classic Case Files” present landmark cases that have significantly shaped bioethical discourse.
- “Cases for Evaluation”, drawn from current events, prompt readers to develop their own informed perspectives.
- Diverse Text Boxes: “In Depth” boxes provide supplementary material, illustrations, or analyses, often featuring “ripped from the headlines” content. “Fact File” boxes furnish statistics relevant to the social, medical, and scientific aspects of each chapter’s subject matter. “Legal Brief” boxes offer concise summaries of significant court decisions and the current status of major legislation.
- “Key Terms” are highlighted in bold and set apart within the text, with definitions provided in a comprehensive glossary at the book’s conclusion.
- “Applying Major Theories” sections conclude each chapter, guiding students in relating theoretical frameworks to the presented issues.
Book Details:
- Author: Lewis Vaughn
- Edition: 3rd
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- ISBN-10: 190250100
- ISBN-13: 978-0190250102
- Publication Date: July 15, 2016