On Being Human: Where Ethics, Medicine and Spirituality Converge

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Summary: A fascinating, seminally important and timely contribution
Review: Buddhist philosopher Daisaku Ikeda (President of the Soka Gakkai International), molecular biologist Rene Simard, and Guy Bourgeault (a professor specializing in bioethics and education) are three of the world's most eminent educators, philosophers, and scientists. The come together in mutual conversations to offer expert but divergent viewpoints (Japanese Buddhism, Western Humanism, and Modern Medical Science) in their diverse explorations of contemporary issues involving human health, disease, death, and modern philosophies on living. From controversial issues such as cancer, AIDS, Death with Dignity, in virtro fertilization, and more, these three articulate and erudite men provide a commentary hallmarked with insight, experience, and expertise as they explore the ethics of a rapidly evolving medicine and biotechnology and their effect on people and people's lives. On Being Human is an inherently fascinating, seminally important and timely contribution to the study of ethics, medicine, and contemporary spirituality.