African Bioethics

An Indigenous Humanistic Perspective for Integrative Global Bioethical Discourse

Autor*innen

• Ikechukwu Anthony Kanu

Parameter

• 364 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Philosophie

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The book explores the historical evolution of bioethics, highlighting the emergence of culturally rooted perspectives that challenge the Western dominance in the field. It critiques the notion that African bioethics is a myth, a view shaped by colonialism and racial ideologies. Through this examination, the author advocates for the recognition and development of an African bioethics, emphasizing its importance for enhancing African authenticity and identity in the global discourse on ethics.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Einband: Paperback