The Ends of Human Life
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"The Ends of Human Life" is a bioethics book by Ezekiel Emanuel that examines philosophical, medical, and policy questions surrounding end-of-life decision-making and the definition of death.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Ends of Human Life Context triple: [Ezekiel Emanuel, notableWork, The Ends of Human Life]
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John Stuart Mill and the Ends of Life
John Stuart Mill and the Ends of Life is an essay that examines Mill’s views on the nature of a good life, individual autonomy, and moral purpose within the broader context of liberal philosophy.
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Rethinking Life and Death
Rethinking Life and Death is a philosophical book by ethicist Peter Singer that challenges traditional moral views on issues such as euthanasia, abortion, and the value of human life in light of modern medical technology.
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The Future of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia
The Future of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia is a scholarly book by Neil M. Gorsuch that critically examines the legal, moral, and philosophical arguments surrounding assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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Of Human Life
Of Human Life is the English title of Pope Paul VI’s 1968 encyclical Humanae vitae, which addresses the Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage, sexuality, and artificial contraception.
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No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality
"No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality" is Michael J. Fox’s reflective memoir that candidly explores his experiences with Parkinson’s disease, aging, and resilience while maintaining his characteristic humor and optimism.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Ends of Human Life Target entity description: "The Ends of Human Life" is a bioethics book by Ezekiel Emanuel that examines philosophical, medical, and policy questions surrounding end-of-life decision-making and the definition of death.
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A.
John Stuart Mill and the Ends of Life
John Stuart Mill and the Ends of Life is an essay that examines Mill’s views on the nature of a good life, individual autonomy, and moral purpose within the broader context of liberal philosophy.
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B.
Rethinking Life and Death
Rethinking Life and Death is a philosophical book by ethicist Peter Singer that challenges traditional moral views on issues such as euthanasia, abortion, and the value of human life in light of modern medical technology.
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C.
The Future of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia
The Future of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia is a scholarly book by Neil M. Gorsuch that critically examines the legal, moral, and philosophical arguments surrounding assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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D.
Of Human Life
Of Human Life is the English title of Pope Paul VI’s 1968 encyclical Humanae vitae, which addresses the Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage, sexuality, and artificial contraception.
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E.
No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality
"No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality" is Michael J. Fox’s reflective memoir that candidly explores his experiences with Parkinson’s disease, aging, and resilience while maintaining his characteristic humor and optimism.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
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| instanceOf |
bioethics book
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book ⓘ |
| addresses |
brain death
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cardiopulmonary criteria of death ⓘ distinction between killing and letting die ⓘ legal standards for determining death ⓘ moral status of permanently unconscious patients ⓘ resource allocation in end-of-life care ⓘ |
| author |
Ezekiel Emanuel
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Ezekiel J. Emanuel ⓘ
linked to:
Ezekiel Emanuel
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| contributor |
Ezekiel J. Emanuel
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linked to:
Ezekiel Emanuel
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| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| examines |
conceptual analysis of death
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criteria for determining death in clinical practice ⓘ ethical issues in life-sustaining treatment ⓘ ethical issues in withdrawing treatment ⓘ ethical issues in withholding treatment ⓘ medical criteria for death ⓘ philosophical questions about death ⓘ policy questions about end-of-life care ⓘ |
| fieldOfStudy |
bioethics
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medicine ⓘ philosophy ⓘ public policy ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
end-of-life medical decision-making
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ethical justification of life-prolonging interventions ⓘ limits of medical obligations to prolong life ⓘ patient autonomy at the end of life ⓘ role of physicians in end-of-life care ⓘ |
| genre |
academic literature
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medical ethics literature ⓘ philosophy ⓘ |
| hasEthicalPerspective | analytic philosophy ⓘ |
| hasEthicalPerspective | secular bioethics ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
bioethicists
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health policy makers ⓘ philosophers ⓘ physicians ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
bioethics
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definition of death ⓘ end-of-life decision-making ⓘ health policy ⓘ medical ethics ⓘ philosophy of medicine ⓘ |
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