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Record Nr.

UNINA9910462555003321

Autore

Kane Brian M. <1962->

Titolo

The blessing of life [[electronic resource] ] : an introduction to Catholic bioethics / / Brian M. Kane

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, Md., : Lexington Books, c2011

ISBN

1-283-60358-6

9786613916037

0-7391-6934-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (172 p.)

Disciplina

174.2

Soggetti

Medical ethics - Religious aspects - Catholic Church

Bioethics

Medical ethics

Medicine - Religious aspects

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Foundational issues in moral theology -- Professionalism in health care -- The sanctity of life -- The social dimensions of health care -- Invasive medical procedures -- Ethics at the end of life.

Sommario/riassunto

This book is an introductory explanation of Catholic theological thinking on bioethics. It differs from the majority of bioethics texts by explaining Catholic theology, and not philosophy.