Brain Death: Philosophical Concepts and Problems: Philosophical Concepts and Problems

Brain death is the death of the organism as a whole, and Thomas Russell presents a new concept of death that encompasses traditional criteria and tests without operational changes. He examines different brain states, conditions for life, biological concepts, and the moment of death.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 01 January 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Brain death is a concept that has been debated for many years, with different perspectives and definitions. Thomas Russell's concept of death, presented in his 2000 book, offers a fresh perspective on the issue. According to Russell, death is the death of the organism as a whole, and he examines what constitutes life to answer the question of what is death? Russell argues that current concepts of brain death are conceptually inadequate and proposes a new concept of death that can encompass the traditional criteria and tests for death without any significant operational changes in the way death is diagnosed. In his book, Russell explores various topics related to death, including different brain states, conditions for life, biological concepts, and the moment of death. He also provides an historical review and examination of concepts of death, highlighting key topics and their significance. Russell's approach to death challenges traditional notions and offers a more comprehensive understanding of the issue.

ISBN-13: 9781138704701