Bioethics: Principles, Issues, and Cases, 5th Edition by Lewis Vaughn (ISBN 9780197609026)

Bioethics: Principles, Issues, and Cases, 5th Edition by Lewis Vaughn is one of the most widely adopted textbooks for exploring ethical questions in medicine, biotechnology, and healthcare. Published by Oxford University Press, this text provides a balanced, accessible introduction to moral reasoning and bioethical theory—paired with real-world case studies and contemporary debates.

Product Details

• Title: Bioethics: Principles, Issues, and Cases
• Edition: 5th Edition
• Author: Lewis Vaughn
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• ISBN-13: 9780197609026
• Format: Paperback / Softcover
• Pages: 800 +
• Price: $69.99
• Availability: In Stock | Free Worldwide Shipping

Blending philosophical foundations with clinical relevance, this book helps students understand ethical theory while applying it to issues such as reproductive rights, genetic engineering, euthanasia, and public health policy. Each chapter opens with key questions and concludes with detailed case analyses to encourage reflection and debate.

Key Features of the 5th Edition

• Updated Ethical Frameworks: Expanded coverage of principlism, virtue ethics, feminist and care-based approaches.
• Contemporary Issues: New cases on genetic editing, pandemic ethics, and artificial intelligence in healthcare.
• Case-Based Pedagogy: Over 100 real and hypothetical cases for applied ethical reasoning.
• Balanced Presentation: Nonpartisan discussion of religious, legal, and philosophical viewpoints.
• Student Resources: Chapter summaries, study questions, and digital companion materials.

Table of Contents Highlights

1. Ethics and Moral Reasoning
2. Theories and Principles of Bioethics
3. Autonomy, Paternalism, and Informed Consent
4. Life and Death Decisions
5. Abortion and Reproductive Ethics
6. Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Dying
7. Genetic and Reproductive Technologies
8. Research Ethics and Human Experimentation
9. Justice, Health Policy, and Global Bioethics

Who Should Use This Book?

• Undergraduate and graduate students in bioethics or philosophy
• Medical, nursing, and public-health professionals
• Ethics committees and policy makers
• Anyone exploring moral questions in healthcare and biotechnology

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FAQs

Does it include case discussions and exercises?

Yes — every chapter integrates real-life and hypothetical cases with guided questions.

Is this suitable for medical or nursing ethics courses?

Yes — it’s a standard text in undergraduate and professional programs worldwide.

How does it differ from older editions?

The 5th Edition includes expanded coverage of emerging bioethical topics like AI, pandemic ethics, and gene therapy.

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Bioethics: Principles, Issues, and Cases, 5th Edition by Lewis Vaughn offers a complete foundation in modern medical ethics and moral reasoning. Order now from BooksGoat for $69.99. Free worldwide shipping on all orders.