Religious Perspectives on Human Suffering: Implications for Medicine and Bioethics

The prevention and relief of suffering has long been a core medical concern. But while this is a laudable goal, some question whether medicine can, or should, aim for a world without pain, sadness, anxiety, despair or uncertainty. To explore these issues, we invited experts from six of the world’s m...

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Published in:Journal of religion and health
Authors: Fitzpatrick, Scott J. (Author) ; Zoloth, Laurie 1950- (Author) ; Tollefsen, Christopher 1968- (Author) ; Karma Lekshe Tsomo 1944- (Author) ; Jensen, Michael P. 1970- (Author) ; Sachedina, Abdulaziz Abdulhussein 1942- (Author) ; Sarma, Deepak 1969- (Author)
Contributors: Kerridge, Ian H. (Other) ; Jordens, Christopher F. C. (Other)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [2016]
In: Journal of religion and health
RelBib Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
NCH Medical ethics
Further subjects:B Medicine
B Religion
B Bioethics
B Suffering
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