Diskurzívna psychológia je vyvrcholením viacerých nezávislých prúdov, ktoré vychádzajú z prác G. H. Meada a L. Vygotského. Zahŕňa v sebe aj také súčasné smery, ako je etnometodológia či etnogenetika. Táto kniha sa pokúša vysvetliť základné princípy a niektoré výsledky diskurzívnej psychológie zrozumiteľným spôsobom.
Medical Ethics is a practical introduction to the ethical questions that doctors and other health professionals are likely to encounter during their working lives. This third edition retains the overall format of the second (published in 1997), and is divided into three parts, dealing with ethical foundations, clinical ethics, and medicine and society. There are new chapters on organ transplantation (including zeno transplantation and stem cells), and innovative and unorthodox therapies. It also features sections on autopsies, brain death, cloning and the human genome project. Other chapters examine the beginning and end of life, ethical questions surrounding the human body and human tissue, confidentiality and AIDS, justice and health care, genetic technology, research ethics, cultural aspects of medicine, and ethics, medicine and the law. Each chapter presents a wide range of viewpoints, drawing on traditional philosophical responses as well as the most recent contemporary perspectives. Theoretical discussion is illustrated with case studies and examples, which are suitable for use in both private study and group discussion. Medical Ethics is a non-technical guide to the subject, written with the needs of medical students and practitioners in mind. It will also appeal to students and practitioners of allied health professions, as well as to all users of health care services.
Exploring the soul as a psychophysical process, this book delves into its significance in mental representation and agency. Authors Grant Gillett and Walter Glannon merge contemporary neuroscience with philosophical insights, drawing on Aristotle's hylomorphism to present a dynamic view of the brain. They argue that the soul is shaped by biological, social, and cultural influences, offering a nuanced understanding that emphasizes its role in adaptive behavior rather than reducing it to mere neurological functions.
Exploring the evolution of thought from ancient philosophy to modern science, this book delves into the interplay between Aristotle's ideas and contemporary cognitive neuroscience. It highlights how foundational philosophical concepts have shaped our understanding of the mind and brain, bridging the gap between historical theories and current scientific findings. By examining key figures and developments, the text offers insights into how philosophical inquiry continues to inform and influence the study of cognition today.
New Philosophical and Scientific Developments
This open access book is a systematic update of the philosophical and scientific foundations of the biopsychosocial model of health, disease and healthcare.
Employing a neo-Aristotelian framework, the book explores human subjectivity through the lens of embodiment. It critically analyzes different forms of reductionism that influence philosophical discussions surrounding human origins and identity, providing a nuanced perspective on these complex themes.