As Dr. Macer said in Bioethics is Love of Life, the concept of love in bioethics can be seen in all culture, religions, and in ancient writings from around the world. Medical ethics in China has a long tradition. Under the influence of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, the tradition of medical ethics includes the concept of love, from love of parents and children to love of patient and life. In the paper, love and the history of Chinese bioethics will be reviewed in four fields, that is, the means of love in Confucian medical tradition, Taoist medical tradition, in Buddhism medical tradition, and in modern China…
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