Philosophical Events Essays of the Eighties

Reproduces the main papers from the conference, with abbreviated transcripts of the discussions following the presentations. Conference session cover: the embryo; society and assisted conception; the neonate; termination of pregnancy; clinical trials of obstetrics; and informed consent. No index. Searching for a definition of a philosophical event, Rajchman (philosophy, College International de Philosophic, Paris) discusses Rorty, Habermas, Foucault, postmodernism, and art and architecture. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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