Biomedical Research and Beyond: Expanding the Ethics of Inquiry
Author:   Christopher O. Tollefsen (University of South Carolina, USA) ,  Mark Cherry (AstraZeneca, Cheshire, UK) ,  Ana S. Iltis
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Pages:   230
Publication Date:   03 November 2010
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What is the relationship between scientific research and ethics? Some think that science should be free from ethical and political considerations. Biomedical Research and Beyond argues that ethical guidance is essential for all forms of inquiry, including biomedical and scientific research. By addressing some of the most controversial questions of biomedical research, such as embryonic research, animal research, and genetic enhancement research, the author argues for a rich moral framework for the ethics of inquiry, based on the ideal of human flourishing. He then looks at other areas of inquiry, such as journalistic ethics, and military investigation, to see how similar they are to the ethics of scientific research. Finally, he looks at the virtues that must play a role in any life that is devoted to research and inquiry as a vocational commitment.

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Author:   Christopher O. Tollefsen (University of South Carolina, USA) ,  Mark Cherry (AstraZeneca, Cheshire, UK) ,  Ana S. Iltis
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9780415887854


ISBN 10:   0415887852
Pages:   230
Publication Date:   03 November 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter One: Is There an Ethics of Inquiry? Chapter Two: Core Concepts in the Ethics of Inquiry Chapter Three: Questions of Consent Chapter Four: Fairness and Truth-Telling Chapter Five: The Ethics of Human Embryo Research Chapter Six: Animal Research and Animal Rights Chapter Seven: Coercion, Torture, Enhancement, and the Inviolability of the Person Chapter Eight: The Scientific Profession and the State Chapter Nine: Science and the Sovereignty of the State Chapter Ten: Humanistic and Journalistic Inquiry and the State Chapter Eleven: The Vocation, Practice, and Progress of Inquiry Chapter Twelve: The Virtues of Inquiry Notes Bibliography Index

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This is a highly original, thought-provoking work. -- A.W. Klink, Duke University, Choice


This is a highly original, thought-provoking work. -- A.W. Klink, Duke University, Choice


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