Methods in Medical Ethics: Critical Perspectives 2012

Tom Tomlinson systematically uncovers and evaluates both the strengths and limitations of various ethical tools, and in doing so develops a comprehensive understanding of the role that different methods can play in furthering our understanding of ethical issues in medicine and in supporting well-established judgements about what to do. He critically evaluates each method to identify both limitations and advantages, which he then illustrates by discussing specific cases and controversies. Tomlinson not only demonstrates that there is no single method adequate to the task, but seeks to develop an informed eclecticism. For anyone involved in thinking about bioethical theories, Tomlinson's work will be highly significant