1st Edition
Ethical Basics for the Caring Professions Knowledge and Skills for Thoughtful Practice
By G. R. McLean
Copyright 2022
240 Pages
1 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
240 Pages
1 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
240 Pages
1 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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This book trains students of the caring professions, across health and social care, in the basic philosophical skills and knowledge needed to deal with the ethical aspects of their profession.
It shows why ethical education is required, and teaches the skills of reasoning that equip professionals to think critically about the theories and arguments used in ethical discussions. It demonstrates... Read more
Preface
Acknowledgements
Part 1: Basics
Chapter One: Why Ethics?
Chapter Two: Some Basic Logical Tools
Chapter Three: Is Morality Relative?
Chapter Four: Philosophical Theories and Professional Ethics
Chapter Five: Four Principles
Part 2: Applications
Chapter 6: Euthanasia
Chapter 7: Disability, Screening, and the Value of Human Life
Biography
Graeme McLean is Adjunct Research Fellow in Philosophy at Charles Sturt University, Australia.
