"Careful thought in bioethics is impossible without a well-grounded concept of persons. In public discourse, however, the nature of a human being is rarely considered. In a similar way, academic discussion of personhood sometimes leaves the questions of bio-ethics unexplored. Taking Persons Seriously brings these two crucial areas into rigorous conversation. The essays in this collection are academically rigorous, and they provide a sweeping engagement with the most important questions of our day." --Gregory E. Ganssle, chair of philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University " Taking Persons Seriously is a deep dive into the ontological foundations of what it means to be a human person. Yet the various authors don't leave the philosophical question of human nature as an abstraction; rather, they apply their conclusions to pressing contemporary bioethical issues, arguing (rightly in my opinion) that ontology provides the starting point for discussions about bioethics.

" --Sean McDowell, associate professor of Christian apologetics, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University "At nearly every level of our culture--intellectual, social, technological, medical, philosophical, ethical, legal--we have been witnessing a steady erosion of a robust understanding of human personhood. So I am heartened by the appearance of Taking Persons Seriously. It offers a powerful, rich, and cutting-edge cross-disciplinary defense of robust personhood, extending from the womb to personhood at the end of life. I highly recommend this excellent and important volume." --Paul Copan, chair of philosophy and ethics, Palm Beach Atlantic University "Although intent on serving the good of humanity, bioethics largely ignores the fundamental nature of human persons. In this impressive volume, Mihretu Guta and Scott Rae assemble a diverse group of experts to correct this ontological neglect to preserve the priority of persons. This book can't be ignored!" --Brandon Rickabaugh, assistant professor of philosophy, Palm Beach Atlantic University "To reach sound conclusions about bioethical issues, we need a proper understanding of the nature of human persons. This collection of essays will be helpful to anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of what human persons are, why they matter, and the ways such an understanding should guide our approach to theory and practice in bioethics.

" --Michael W. Austin, professor of philosophy, Eastern Kentucky University.