Thomas Percivals Medical Ethics and the Invention of Medical Professionalism

With Three Key Percival Texts, Two Concordances, and a Chronology

Autor*innen

• Laurence B. McCullough

Parameter

• 496 Seiten
• 18 Lesestunden

• Medizin & Gesundheit
• Philosophisches Thema
• Recht
• Rechtsthematik

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The exploration of Thomas Percival's professional ethics in medicine is presented through a thorough historical and philosophical lens, highlighting his intellectual biography. By analyzing two significant texts, the book uncovers the foundational principles of medical ethics as envisioned by Percival, offering insights into the evolution of ethical standards in the medical profession. This comprehensive study not only contextualizes his work but also emphasizes its relevance in contemporary discussions of medical ethics.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Hardcover