Human Emotions and the Origins of Bioethics

This book provides a unique phenomenological dialogue between psychology and philosophy on the origin of bioethics that shows the importance of bringing emotions into bioethical discourse. It is invaluable for students of health science, psychology, and philosophy, and those interested in the link between emotions and bioethical discourse.

Susi Ferrarello is assistant professor at California State University, East Bay, USA. She has a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Sorbonne in Paris, and an MA in Human Rights and Political Science from the University of Bologna. She is the author Phenomenology of Sex, Love, and Intimacy (Routledge, 2019), and is also a philosophical counselor.

Introduction 1. Bioethics: What are we Missing? 2. Emotions in Bioethics 3. Intentionality of Emotions 4. Parts and Whole 5. Inside/Outside Conclusion