目次

Chapter 1. Introduction Part I. Foundational Matters: The Perception of Value, Persons, and Human Worth Chapter 2. Moral Inquiry and the Apprehension of Value Chapter 3. Epistemic Justification, Peer Disagreement, and Practical Interest Chapter 4. Persons and Human Beings Chapter 5. Human Dignity Part II. Dignity as the Beginning and End of Life Chapter 6. Abortion Chapter 7. Human Embryonic Destructive Stem Cell Research Chapter 8. Euthanasia Part III. Balancing Dignity and Autonomy Chapter 9. Decision-Making for Patients with Suppressed Consciousness Chapter 10. Decision-Making for Patients with Apparent Competency Chapter 11. Risky Research on Competent Adults: Justice and Autonomy Chapter 12: Conclusion