Empirical Bioethics

Theoretical and Practical Perspectives

Michael Dunn editor Alan Cribb editor Jonathan Ives editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:22nd Dec '16

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This volume brings together key researchers in empirical bioethics, presenting a range of theoretical and practical perspectives on methodology.

Research in bioethics is becoming increasingly interdisciplinary, and researchers are turning to novel methodologies that combine the benefits of both theoretical and empirical research. Contributions in this volume are written by experts in the field, bringing together the most recent developments in methodological thinking and offering new insights into established approaches.Bioethics has long been accepted as an interdisciplinary field. The recent 'empirical turn' in bioethics is, however, creating challenges that move beyond those of simple interdisciplinary collaboration, as researchers grapple with the methodological, empirical and meta-ethical challenges of combining the normative and the empirical, as well as navigating the difficulties that can arise from attempts to transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. Empirical Bioethics: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives brings together contributions from leading experts in the field which speak to these challenges, providing insight into how they can be understood and suggestions for how they might be overcome. Combining discussions of meta-ethical challenges, examples of different methodologies for integrating empirical and normative research, and reflection on the challenges of conducting and publishing such work, this book will both introduce the novice to the field and challenge the expert.

'… this collection demonstrates both comprehensiveness and usefulness to those wishing to further their knowledge of this exciting methodological territory.' Giles Birchley, Prometheus

ISBN: 9781107078475

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm

Weight: 540g

282 pages