Ethics of Autism: Among Them, But Not of Them (Bioethics and the Humanities) - Tapa blanda

Barnbaum, Deborah R

 
9780253220134: Ethics of Autism: Among Them, But Not of Them (Bioethics and the Humanities)
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ISBN 10: 0253220130 ISBN 13: 9780253220134
Editorial: Indiana University Press (IPS), 2008

Sinopsis

Autism is one of the most compelling, controversial, and heartbreaking cognitive disorders. It presents unique philosophical challenges as well, raising intriguing questions in philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and philosophy of language that need to be explored if the autistic population is to be responsibly served. Starting from the "theory of mind" thesis that a fundamental deficit in autism is the inability to recognize that other persons have minds, Deborah R. Barnbaum considers its implications for the nature of consciousness, our understanding of the consciousness of others, meaning theories in philosophy of language, and the modality of mind. This discussion lays the groundwork for consideration of the value of an autistic life, as well as the moral theories available to persons with autism. The book also explores questions about genetic decision making, research into the nature of autism, and the controversial quest for a cure. This is a timely and wide-ranging book on a disorder that commends itself to serious ethical examination.

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Acerca del autor

Deborah R. Barnbaum is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Kent State University and editor (with Michael Byron) of Research Ethics: Text and Readings. She lives in Kent, Ohio.

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Editorial
Indiana University Press (IPS)
Año de publicación
2008
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0253220130
ISBN 13 
9780253220134
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
248
Contacto del fabricante
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9780253352132: The Ethics of Autism: Among Them But Not of Them (Bioethics and the Humanities)

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ISBN 10:  0253352134 ISBN 13:  9780253352132
Editorial: Indiana University Press, 2008
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