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The Edge of Life: Dying, Death and Euthanasia
By: John R Ling
From the author of the highly-acclaimed Responding to the Culture of Death comes this timely book. The Edge of Life tackles big issues.
First, there is the inevitability of dying an death – you are going to die. Second, there is that fundamental question – are you ready to die? Third, there is the ‘hot’ topic of euthanasia – always a gruesome practice. And there is also infanticide, bereavement, eugenics, ageing, suicide, double effect, slippery slopes, hospices, autonomy, living wills, and much more.
Dr Ling analyses theses issues within the rugged ethical framework of the Judaeo-Christian doctrines an the Hippocratic oath. The conclusion is that modern medicine has lost its way because e it has departed from its historic foundations. Its ethics have crumbled and many of its practices have become corrupted, creating a culture of death. To counter this, the author calls for a return to the culture of life and the exercise of ‘principled compassion’.
This intensely practical book sill help the reader get to grips with these edge-of-life issues. Understanding them enables us to confront and respond to them. Above all, The Edge Of Life encourages us to think about, and to prepare for, our own dying and death, It is a book to help everyone achieve that last and greatest of all human aspirations-how to die well.
ISBN-13: 9781903087305
Size: 5.75 x 8.25″
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Publisher: Day One (2003)
Weight: 0.875 lbs
Author: Ling, John R
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