Empirical Bioethics: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives (Cambridge Bioethics and Law, Series Number 37)

Bioethics has long been accepted as an interdisciplinary field. The recent 'empirical turn' in bioethics is, however, creating challenges that move beyond those of simple interdisciplinary collaboration, as researchers grapple with the methodological, empirical and meta-ethical challenges of combining the normative and the empirical, as well as navigating the difficulties that can arise from attempts to transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. Empirical Bioethics: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives brings together contributions from leading experts in the field which speak to these challenges, providing insight into how they can be understood and suggestions for how they might be overcome. Combining discussions of meta-ethical challenges, examples of different methodologies for integrating empirical and normative research, and reflection on the challenges of conducting and publishing such work, this book will both introduce the novice to the field and challenge the expert. Theoretical Perspectives : An Introduction / Jonathan Ives, Michael Dunn, Alan Cribb -- Empirical Bioethics And The Fact/value Distinction / John Mcmillan -- Metaethics, Relativism, And Empirical Bioethics / Mark Sheehan -- Empirical Bioethics And The Role Of The Professional Ethicist In Policy Making : Politics, Authority, And Expertise / Kyle T. Edwards, Zuzana Deans -- Evidence, Epistemology, And Empirical Bioethics / Ilina Singh -- Friends, Foes, Flatmates : On The Relationship Between Law And (empirical) Bioethics / Richard Huxtable -- Embracing Diversity In Empirical Bioethics / Alan Cribb, John Owens -- Practical Perspectives : An Introduction / Michael Dunn, Jonathan Ives, Alan Cribb -- Moral Improvement Through Interactive Research : A Practice Example Of Dialogical Empirical Bioethics / Elleke Landeweer, Bert Molewijk, Guy Widdershoven -- Reflective Equilibrium As A Normative Empirical Model : The Case Of Ashley X. / Ghislaine J.m.w. Van Thiel, Johannes J.m. Van Delden -- Theory And Practice Of Democratic Deliberation In Bioethics Research / Scott Kim -- Feminist Empirical Bioethics / Jackie Leach Scully -- Lessons From Experience : Establishing And Running Interdisciplinary Mixed Method Bioethics Research / Bobbie Farsides, Clare Williams -- Publishing Research In Empirical Bioethics : Quality, Disciplines, And Expertise / Lucy Frith, Heather Draper. Edited By Jonathan Ives, Michael Dunn And Alan Cribb. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. La 4e de couverture indique : "Bioethics has long been accepted as an interdisciplinary field. The recent 'empirical turn' in bioethics is however, creating challenges that move beyond those of simple interdisciplinary collaboration, as researchers grapple with the methodological, empirical and meta-ethical challenges of combining the normative and the empirical, as well as navigating the difficulties that can arise from attempts to transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. Empirical Bioethics: Practical and Theoretical Perspectives brings together contributions from leading experts in the field which speak to these challenges, providing insight into how they can be understood and suggestions for how they might be overcome. Combining discussions of meta-ethical challenges, examples of different methodologies for integrating empirical and normative research, and reflection on the challenges of conducting and publishing such work, this book will both introduce the novice to the field and challenge the expert." Bioethics has long been accepted as an interdisciplinary field. The recent 'empirical turn' in bioethics is however, creating challenges that move beyond those of simple interdisciplinary collaboration, as researchers grapple with the methodological, empirical and meta-ethical challenges of combining the normative and the empirical, as well as navigating the difficulties that can arise from attempts to transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. This book brings together contributions from leading experts in the field which speak to these challenges; providing insight into how they can be understood and suggestions for how they might be overcome. Combining discussions of meta-ethical challenges, examples of different methodologies for integrating empirical and normative research, and reflection on the challenges of conducting and publishing such work, this book will both introduce the novice to the field and challenge the expert Research in bioethics is becoming increasingly interdisciplinary, and researchers are turning to novel methodologies that combine the benefits of both theoretical and empirical research. Contributions in this volume are written by experts in the field, bringing together the most recent developments in methodological thinking and offering new insights into established approaches. This volume brings together key researchers in empirical bioethics, presenting a range of theoretical and practical perspectives on methodology