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Rarely are human dilemmas out of the news. And what medical science can do and ought to do – or ought not to do – impinges on our personal lives, families and societies.

John Wyatt examines the issues surrounding the beginning and end of life against the background of current medical–ethical thought. Writing out of a deep conviction that the Bible’s view of our humanness points a way forward, he suggests how Christian healthcare professionals, churches and individuals can respond to today’s challenges and opportunities.

Title

Matters of Life and Death
Author(s)

John Wyatt
ISBN

9781844743674
Format

Paperback
Publisher

IVP
Topic

Life's Challenges, Death & Eternity
Audience

Adults
Pages

304
Published

01/03/2009

John Wyatt

John Wyatt is a doctor, author, speaker and research scientist. His background is as a consultant neonatologist and academic researcher focussing on the mechanisms, treatment and prevention of brain damage in newborn infants. He is now engaged in addressing new ethical, philosophical and theological challenges caused by advances in medical science and technology. He is also fascinated by the issues raised by rapid advances in AI and robotics, and the interface between cutting-edge science and Christian faith.

John is Emeritus Professor of Neonatal Paediatrics, Ethics & Perinatology at University College London. He is also a senior researcher at the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, Cambridge.

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