Book & Media Reviews
Reviews on books, topics, conferences, media resources.
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Book Review: Physicians and the Church, Vol. XIV: Christian Values in Health Education
The reviewed volume explores the intersection of Christian values, education, and health, emphasising the importance of spiritual education in maintaining human integrity. It discusses topics such as nutrition, patient education, and the church’s role in supporting health education, while addressing contemporary health issues and promoting healthy behaviours within societal frameworks. Continue reading
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Book Review: Medicii și Biserica, Vol. XIII, edited by Prof. Dr. Mircea Gelu Buta, Renașterea Publishing House, Bioethics Collection, Cluj-Napoca, 2015, 703 p.
The book “Medicii și Biserica vol. XIII” explores the intersection of medicine and Christianity through six sections that address topics such as Christian values in European bioethics, psychotherapy in Orthodox practice, and the ethical challenges of sexuality. It emphasises a holistic approach to healing that integrates spiritual dimensions with medical practices and highlights Christ’s role… Continue reading
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Book Review: Jean-Batiste Fressoz, L’apocalypse joyeuse – Une histoire du risque technologique
The paper examines the historical roots of the contemporary ecological crisis, highlighting how the Industrial Revolution contributed to practices that compromised health and safety. It traces evolving perspectives on risk, including the development of vaccination through probability calculations. The study also critiques the absence of the precautionary principle in technology adoption, workers’ exposure to risks,… Continue reading
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Book Review: Mihaela Frunză, Ethical and Bioethical Expertise – Case Studies, Limes Publishing House, Cluj-Napoca, 2010, 250 p.
The book “Ethical and Bioethical Expertise: Case Studies” by Mihaela Frunză explores the intersection of medical ethics, spirituality, and applied ethics, focusing on topical issues like transplantation and the role of religiosity. It critiques the irresponsible use of medical technologies and examines the complex relationship between ethics and clinical practice, promoting interdisciplinary understanding in bioethics. Continue reading
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Book Review: Ierotheos Vlahos, Bioethics and Biotheology, translated by Hieromonk Teofan Munteanu, Christiana Publishing House, Bucharest, 2013, 328 p.
The review discusses Ierotheos Vlahos’ book “Bioethics and Biotheology,” emphasising the integration of Orthodox theology with bioethical issues. It highlights the Church’s moral guidance on life and death, the soul’s significance in bioethical discussions, and critiques secular perspectives, advocating a view of life as a divine gift that transcends biological existence. Continue reading