Bioethics: A Christian Approach in a Pluralistic Age (Critical Issues in Bioethics)
by Mr. Scott B. Rae, Paul M. Cox
Critical Issues in Bioethics
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This new series of books brings thoughtful, biblically informed perspectives to contemporary issues in bioethics. Whether exploring abortion, assisted suicide, genetic engineering, or other controversial issues in bioethics, these volumes provide principled discussion of the ethical implications of today's medical and scientific breakthroughs. Extremely useful to students, scholars, and general readers alike, these volumes are ideal for classroom use -- in nontheological as well as show more theological settings.This excellent text offers a broad-based introduction to the field of bioethics. Scott Rae and Paul Cox provide an assessment of various secular approaches to bioethics that are particularly influential today, and develop a framework for a Christian approach meant to assist people in addressing the many pressing issues in the field.Though touching on the numerous debated issues in bioethics, the authors are primarily concerned here to give an account of the central theological notions crucialto an informed Christian perspective on bioethics. Their work makes a stimulating and substantial contribution to a Christian bioethic that can effectively engage the pluralistic culture in which health care is practiced today. show lessTags
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Scott B. Rae (PhD, University of Southern California) is professor of Christian ethics and dean of faculty at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, where he also serves as senior advisor to the president for university mission. He is the author of several books including Introducing Christian Ethics, Doing the Right Thing, and Beyond show more Integrity (with Kenman L. Wong). show less
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