
Literature in Bioethics and Bioethics in Literature
Logos Berlin (Publisher)
Published on 14. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
171 pages
978-3-8325-6010-2 (ISBN)
Description
The accelerated development and application of new biotechnologies confront us with new life situations and moral dilemmas, for the solution of which we often lack adequate interpretational models. In many cases, the principles of traditional normative ethics are insufficient to address new, emerging problems, which prompts the exploration of other suitable methodological approaches. The authors of this book focus on exploring the relationships between literature and bioethics and reveal their extraordinary potential to foster critical thinking, moral action, and the formation of visions for the development of society. They not only examine how literature reflects and addresses bioethical dilemmas, but also analyze how the literary treatment of these dilemmas and the anticipation of their possible solutions can help shape, refine, and deepen the bioethical discourse. The individual studies in this volume confirm that the development of narrative skills is becoming an important part of a broader bioethical reflection which can strengthen the moral competencies needed to solve complex moral issues.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Berlin
Germany
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 21 cm
Width: 14.5 cm
ISBN-13
978-3-8325-6010-2 (9783832560102)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Jana Tomasovicová is an associate professor at the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava. Her research focuses on the impact of biotechnology on traditional ethical and social concepts, and their relevance in new conditions.
Bogumila Suwara is a research associate at the Institute of World Literature of the Slovak Academy of Sciences. Since 2006, she has initiated and led collective projects on literary texts, hypermedia artefacts, and bioethics in literature.