Christian Bioethics and the Partisan Commitments of Secular Bioethicists: Epistemic Injustice, Moral Distress, Civil Disobedience

Secular bioethicists do not speak from a place of distinction, but from within particular culturally, socially, and historically conditioned standpoints. As partisans of moral and ideological agendas, they bring their own biases, prejudices, and worldviews to their roles as ethical consultants, soci...

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Main Author: Cherry, Mark J. 1969- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Oxford University Press 2021
In: Christian bioethics
Year: 2021, Volume: 27, Issue: 2, Pages: 123-139
IxTheo Classification:CG Christianity and Politics
CH Christianity and Society
NCH Medical ethics
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