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Can I read The Theory and Practice of Autonomy (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy) on EtoBox?

The Theory and Practice of Autonomy (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy) by Dworkin, Gerald, 1937- is a philosophy book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Theory and Practice of Autonomy (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy) about?

This important new book develops a new concept of autonomy. The notion of autonomy has emerged as central to contemporary moral and political philosophy, particularly in the area of applied ethics. Professor Dworkin examines the nature and value of autonomy and used the concept to analyze various practical moral issues such as proxy consent in the medical context, paternalism, and entrapment by law enforcement officials.

Who reads The Theory and Practice of Autonomy (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy)?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Dworkin, Gerald, 1937-
Publisher
Cambridge ; New York: Cambridge University Press
Published
1988
Language
EN
ISBN
9780521344524
Category
philosophy
Subjects
Philosophy, Logic, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Updated
2026-03-24

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