Aristotle's Eudaemonia, Terminal Illness, and the Question of Life Support: 141 (American University Studies, Series 5: Philosophy) - Hardcover

Rothman, Juliet Cassuto

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0820419435 ISBN 13: 9780820419435

Verlag: Peter Lang Publishing Inc, 1993

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Reseña del editor:

Aristotle's concept of eudaemonia, variously translated as -happiness- or -well-being-, describes the qualities of human life that make it meaningful and fulfilling. This concept is shown to provide a structure for the examination, consideration, and understanding of an individual life. Questions about life-support are addressed regularly in terminal illness. Such decisions, of vital importance, need to be considered with care and concern. Aristotle's concept is developed into a process that provides a useful structure to guide such consideration and decision-making. Three case studies are presented to demonstrate the potential applicability of eudaemonia to life support decisions."

Biografía del autor:

The Author: Juliet C. Rothmann is an adjunct professor of Ethics at the National Catholic School of Social Service of Catholic University of America, and a Social Service Consultant in long-terme care. She received her B.A. from Tufts University, her Master's from St. John's College in Annapolis, her M.S.W. from Hunter College School of Social Work, and her Ph.D. in Philosophy from American University. She also chairs an Ethics Committee in long-terme care, andteaches Philosophy at Anne Arundel Community College.

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• Verlag: Peter Lang Publishing Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0820419435
• ISBN 13: 9780820419435
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 149