This volume examines the diversity of bioethical approaches influenced by cultural and national traditions, questioning the existence of a singular global bioethics. Inspired by Kazumasa Hoshino's insights, it features essays from various countries, highlighting differing moral perspectives in the field.
This collection of essays honors Stuart F. Spicker, a key figure in the philosophy of medicine, exploring topics such as the philosophy of embodiment, ethics consulting, concepts of disease, equity, and historical significance. It highlights the foundational issues within bioethics and its relationship to the medical humanities.
This volume explores the interplay between philosophy and medicine, focusing on clinical judgment and knowledge claims in medical practice. It aims to provide insights for laypeople, physicians, and philosophers, emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of these discussions and how they can enhance understanding and improve clinical decision-making.
This book explores the complex and multifaceted concept of mental health, emphasizing its broader definition beyond mere absence of illness. It includes diverse perspectives from contributors at a symposium on philosophy and medicine, highlighting the interplay between philosophical and psychological ideas in understanding mental health and illness.
This volume compiles insights from distinguished scholars at the Fourteenth Trans Disciplinary Symposium on Philosophy and Medicine, focusing on the ethical challenges posed by advancements in biomedical science and technology. It emphasizes the need for a collaborative strategy involving various disciplines to navigate future complexities in medicine.