Jewish Medical Ethics and Risky Treatments

  • Avraham Steinberg

Abstract

The basis, validity, and source of Jewish ethics are rooted in the belief in God and His To rah (Bible), whereas the basis of secular ethics is primarily humanism and rational intellect.

Keywords

Medical Ethic Medical Question Responsum Literature Secular Ethic Permissive Ruling 
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Copyright information

© Sheldon Rubenfeld 2010

Authors and Affiliations

  • Avraham Steinberg
    • 1
  1. 1.Medical Ethics UnitCanada

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