Rich Cases: The Ethics of Thick Description

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1991

Publication Title

Hastings Center Report

Keywords

bioethics, thick description, cases in bioethics

Abstract

Recently, I was led to think about the role of cases in the discipline of bioethics. What functions do cases serve for bioethicists? This article offers three potential roles for cases in bioethics and explores the goal of "thick description."

Volume

21

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