Longevity and the Good Life
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Reference, Ethics, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
| Author: | A. Farrant | ISBN: | 9780230295100 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK | Publication: | November 17, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | A. Farrant |
| ISBN: | 9780230295100 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Publication: | November 17, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
An assessment of some ethical implications of increasing life spans. Taking as a starting point the idea that to increase longevity is a form of medical enhancement, it examines the value of living longer; the means for extending life spans; the consequences of greater longevity for the fair distribution of resources and healthcare in particular.
An assessment of some ethical implications of increasing life spans. Taking as a starting point the idea that to increase longevity is a form of medical enhancement, it examines the value of living longer; the means for extending life spans; the consequences of greater longevity for the fair distribution of resources and healthcare in particular.
