Death Brain Death And Ethics

Download or read book Death, Brain Death and Ethics written by David Lamb and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-20 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1985, this book examines the concept of death against the background of dramatic changes in medical technology. The book argues that ‘brain death’ can be precisely defined and that a biological concept of death such as ‘brain death’ can be philosophically well-grounded. It examines traditional criteria for death and various formulations of the concept of death in both medical literature and philosophical texts. Definitions of ‘brain death’ – some of which have become statute law – are critically examined. The author also examines ethical and social policy questions which arise out of attempts to redefine the boundaries of life.