Longevity and the good life
Auteur :
Farrant, A.
Éditeur :
Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN :
9781349366750
Date de publication :
1 janv. 2011
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
An assessment of some ethical implications of increasing life spans. Taking as a starting point the idea that to increase longevity is a form of medical enhancement, it examines the value of living longer; the means for extending life spans; the consequences of greater longevity for the fair distribution of resources and healthcare in particular.