M. Stanley Livingston

Paul Livingston

Accuracy in the philosophical theory of rationality demands that we recognize particular beliefs as arising within the context of larger units, the cultural or conceptual schemes, patterns, or practices, involvement in which itself provides standards and grounds for their rational evaluation. At the same time, though, a satisfactory account of rationality cannot hold the standards, values, or c...

Having a Baby (Livingston)

Reply to J M Stanley: fiddling and clarity.

The author responds to John M. Stanley's criticism ("More fiddling with the definition of death?" Journal of Medical Ethics 1987 Mar; 13(1): 21-22) and clarifies the arguments in his own previous article ("Why let people die?" Journal of Medical Ethics 1986 Jun; 12(2): 83-86). Gillett contends that we must decide what ethical stance we should adopt toward the living but nonsentient, devoid of ...

Emergencies in Medical Practice (Livingston)

Text Book of Medicine (Livingston)