Being Human: Readings from the President's Council on BioethicS
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From the beginning, human beings have addressed these matters in works of history, philosophy, literature and religious meditation. These works can be invaluable companions as we search for a richer understanding and deeper appreciation of our humanity, necessary for facing the new challenges of our biotechnological age. With this in mind the Council has prepared Being
Human: Readings from the President's Council on Bioethics,
an anthology of works of literature that speak to bioethical
dilemmas. It contains 95 selections from sources as
wide-ranging as Homer, Tolstoy, Shakespeare, American
folk songs, contemporary fiction and poetry, and even
a screenplay. Each selection is accompanied by an introduction
that directs readers toward its bioethical implications,
and provides questions for groups reading together or
individuals studying alone.
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