Description
A hugely topical collection of essays from a cross-disciplinary group of leading academics focussing on the implications for an understanding of human identity in light of the current possibilities in medical science.
The book brings together an international body of medical experts alongside philosophers, sociologists, theologians and ethicists in order to discuss these vital issues. The ensuing discussion will allow public debate to be more informed about the actual possibilities inherent in medical science, alongside a sophisticated treatment of ethical and theological issues. The result is a focused collection of essays that raises new and challenging questions.
Table of Contents
Introduction. Future Perfect: What Should We Hope For?
Peter Scott and Celia Deane-Drummond.
A. Perspectives on Humans
Chapter 1. Ted Peters
Chapter 2. Gordon Graham
Chapter 3 Soren Holm
Chapter 4. Elaine Graham
B Medicalised Humans
Chapter 5 Michael Northcott
Chapter 6 Gareth Jones
Chapter 7 Gordon McPhate
Chapter 8 Neil Messer
C Fabulous Humans
Chapter 9 Jenny Kitzinger and Clare Williams
Chapter 10 Ulf Gorman
Chapter 11 Maureen Junker-Kenny
Chapter 12 Celia Deane-Drummond
Chapter 13 Brent Waters
Author(s)
Celia Deane-Drummond, Professor Celia Deane-Drummond is Director of the Centre for Religion and the Biosciences at the University of Chester, UK.
Peter Manley Scott,
Peter Manley Scott is Senior Lecturer in Christian Social Thought and Director of the Lincoln Theological Institute, University of Manchester.