The Theory and Practice of Autonomy
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The Theory and Practice of Autonomy by Gerald Dworkin
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.
'Issues about autonomy are fundamental in ethicsDworkin 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
Gerald Dworkin is professor of philosophy at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is author of The Theory and Practice of Autonomy, the editor of several influential anthologies, and the author of dozens of articles and reviews on political, legal, and moral philosophy.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521357678 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521357675 |
| Title | The Theory and Practice of Autonomy |
| Author | Gerald Dworkin |
| Series | Cambridge Studies In Philosophy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1988-08-26 |
| Number of pages | 188 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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