Brain Death, the Concept of ‘Persona,’ and the Principle of Wholeness

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Masahiro Morioka
Professor of Philosophy and Ethics at Osaka Prefecture University in Japan
Recorded September 28, 2012

Japan is a country where unique discussions on brain death take place not only among specialists but also lay persons. Using narratives, Professor Morioka presents his theories on some philosophical aspects of brain death, that is to say, the concept of ‘persona’ and the principle of ‘wholeness.’

This lecture was part of the 2012-2013 Bioethics Brownbag & Webinar Series, presented by the Center for Ethics. Originally recorded in Adobe Connect Pro.

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