| Aristotle's Eudaemonia, Terminal Illness, and the Question of Life Support Contributor(s): Rothman, Juliet (Author) |
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ISBN: 0820419435 ISBN-13: 9780820419435 Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi OUR PRICE: $56.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 1993 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Ethics - Philosophy - Social Science | Social Work |
| Dewey: 174.24 |
| LCCN: 92017507 |
| Series: American University Studies |
| Physical Information: 150 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Aristotle's concept of eudaemonia, variously translated as -happiness- or -well-being-, describes the qualities of human life that make it meaningful and fulfilling. This concept is shown to provide a structure for the examination, consideration, and understanding of an individual life. Questions about life-support are addressed regularly in terminal illness. Such decisions, of vital importance, need to be considered with care and concern. Aristotle's concept is developed into a process that provides a useful structure to guide such consideration and decision-making. Three case studies are presented to demonstrate the potential applicability of eudaemonia to life support decisions." |