The Theory and Practice of Autonomy (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy)

Gerald Dworkin

ISBN 10: 0521357675 / ISBN 13: 9780521357678

Published by Cambridge Univ Pr, Cambridge, 1995

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8vo pp. xiii 2 173."This important new book develops a new concept of autonomy. The notion of autonomy has emerged as central to contemporary moral and political philosophy, particularly in the area of applied ethics. Professor Dworkin examines the nature and value of autonomy and used the concept to analyze various practical moral issues such as?

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Theory and Practice of Autonomy (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy)
• Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521357675
• ISBN 13: 9780521357678
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dj
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Philosophy

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Synopsis

This important new book develops a new concept of autonomy. The notion of autonomy has emerged as central to contemporary moral and political philosophy, particularly in the area of applied ethics. professor Dworkin examines the nature and value of autonomy and uses the concept to analyse various practical moral issues such as proxy consent in the medical context, paternalism, and entrapment by law enforcement officials.

Review

'Issues about autonomy are fundamental in ethics. Dworkin provides an excellent introduction to those issues, and I do not know of any book length discussion of a comparable sort.' Gilbert Harman, Princeton University