The brain-life theory: towards a consistent biological definition of humanness
This paper suggests that medically the term a 'human being' should be defined by the presence of an active human brain. The brain is the only unique and irreplaceable organ in the human body, as the orchestrator of all organ systems and the seat of personality. Thus, the presence or absenc...
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1985
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Journal of medical ethics
Year: 1985, Volume: 11, Issue: 4, Pages: 198-204 |
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