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Dax redacted: the economies of truth in bioethics.
- Source :
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The Journal of medicine and philosophy [J Med Philos] 1996 Jun; Vol. 21 (3), pp. 287-302. - Publication Year :
- 1996
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Abstract
- Most ethicists have paid little attention to the rhetorical features of case presentations. In order to examine the constructed nature of bioethics cases, this paper examines the literary characteristics of four presentations of Donald "Dax" Cowart's story. By comparing tellings of the same case, a pattern of redaction is revealed by which the tellers conceal the very features that would challenge the perspectives taken in their arguments. In conclusion, the issue of the applied nature of bioethics is examined.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0360-5310
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Journal of medicine and philosophy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 8803810
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jmp/21.3.287