Description
Caring for and defending life
Book Summary
An essential work for understanding the ethical dilemmas posed by technological advancement in the realm of human life. Augusto Sarmiento Franco offers a profound reflection on where to draw the line between what is possible and what is permissible, addressing fundamental questions regarding the dignity of the person. This book provides the reader with the keys to forming a solid judgment in the face of current bioethical challenges, combining academic rigor with an accessibility that makes it valuable both for specialists and for anyone interested in the defense of life.
What is it about?
The work examines the impact of technological advances on human life, focusing on the crucial question of the ethical limits of scientific intervention. The author analyzes how new technical possibilities, from genetic manipulation to assisted reproduction techniques, open up unexpected horizons but also significant risks. Through clear and well-founded argumentation, the book explores concepts such as the intrinsic dignity of the person, the respect due to all human life from conception to natural death, and the principles that should guide decision-making in healthcare and family contexts. It is presented as a guide to discerning, from an anthropological and ethical perspective, when scientific progress becomes a threat to the fundamental values of the person.
Main themes
- Ethical limits of technological intervention in human life
- Dignity of the person and respect for life from conception to natural death
- Bioethics applied to contemporary dilemmas in health and reproduction
- Relationship between scientific progress and the defense of fundamental human values
- Criteria for responsible decision-making in family and healthcare settings
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at healthcare professionals, bioethics students and teachers, members of family and educational institutions, as well as any reader interested in forming a sound judgment on the ethical challenges posed by technology applied to human life. It is especially useful for those seeking rigorous arguments from an anthropological and Christian perspective on the defense of life.
What this book contributes
- Provides conceptual tools to discern between what is technically possible and what is ethically permissible
- Offers a solid foundation on the dignity of the person applied to concrete cases
- Helps to develop an informed personal judgment regarding current bioethical debates
- Presents complex principles of personalist bioethics in a clear and accessible way
- Invites reflection on individual and social responsibility in the defense of life
Technical specifications
- Author: Sarmiento Franco, Augusto
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: FAMILY AND HEALTH
- Collection: INSTITUTE OF SCIENCES FOR THE FAMILY
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of pages: 128
- Weight: 160 g
Editorial review
A brief but intellectually dense work that addresses with clarity and rigor one of the most urgent issues of our time: how to harmonize scientific progress with unconditional respect for human life. Augusto Sarmiento Franco succeeds in synthesizing the fundamental principles of personalist bioethics in a few pages, offering the reader a practical guide for reflection and action. Its pocket format and contained length make it an accessible resource for anyone wishing to delve into these topics without the need for prior specialized knowledge.