Reconsidering Extinction in Terms of the History of Global Bioethics

Reconsidering Extinction in Terms of the History of Global Bioethics explores approaches to the bioethics of extinction from diverse disciplines, examining how evolution continues after extinction events and the potential consequences for planet Earth.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 248 pages
\n Publication date: 22 April 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Reconsidering Extinction in Terms of the History of Global Bioethics is a groundbreaking contribution to the Routledge Advances in the History of Bioethics series, delving into diverse approaches to the bioethical implications of extinction across various disciplines. Coined by Van Rensselaer Potter, "Global Bioethics" encapsulates the intricate human relationships with their environments. This and subsequent volumes in the series revisit Potter's original vision, exploring how we have arrived at this point in history from our past. While extinction may be perceived as the permanent cessation of shape, form, and function, life has continued to thrive. Imagine a world without the dinosaurs—where would humans be? Despite the extinction of the proto-Indo-European language, we have managed to develop a vast array of languages, some more prevalent than others. The answer to these questions is straightforward: extinction events usher in the continuation of evolution. However, is this always the case? Has the human race inadvertently set planet Earth on a collision course with nothingness? This volume delves into the realm of bioethical interpretation, shedding light on the complex concept of extinction and its profound implications for our understanding of life, ethics, and the future of our planet.

\n Weight: 506g\n
Dimension: 159 x 235 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367619329\n \n