Pluralistic Casuistry Moral Arguments, Economic Realities, and Political Theory

From the reviews:

"The collection of essays edited by Mark J. Cherry and Ana S. Iltis is dedicated to the work and life of Baruch A. Brody. Brody has contributed a great part of his work to questions about biomedical ethics; consequently, the focus of this Festschrift is on bioethical issues, too. … The topics discussed here are of a wide range including public health care policies questions, questions about the right or good way to treat patients, and questions concerning the value of life." (Stefan Riegelnik, Metapsychology Online Reviews, June, 2008)

"This is a collection of essays honoring the life and work of Baruch A. Brody, a preeminent philosopher and bioethicist. … Bioethicists and philosophers interested in bioethics are the intended readers. It will have broad appeal within bioethics because of the diversity of Brody’s scholarship. … Brody has long been an important thinker in bioethics, so this book will be of wide interest even to those who are less acquainted with Brody’s work. … This book is notable for its intimacy with Brody’s scholarship." (Nathaniel J Brown, Doody’s Review Service, September, 2008)

Baruch A. Brody has been one of the most important voices in bioethics over the last several decades, asking challenging questions, examining tough issues in novel ways, and offering practical solutions. This volume of essays analyzes his contributions to biomedical ethics. The essays encompass epistemological, methodological, and topical contributions to bioethics. They include both applications and criticisms of Brody s normative moral theory pluralistic casuistry, Jewish medical ethics, human embryo transfer, medical futility, life and death decisions in pediatrics, euthanasia and end-of-life decision-making, the obligations of clinical researchers toward study participants, and professional integrity. There is also an essay by Brody himself that amplifies and responds to the contributions. Collectively, the essays highlight Brody s belief that scientific research and philosophical analysis are central to ensuring that medical treatments and health care policy do more good than harm.