ΑΝ ETHICAL SYMPOSIUM BEING A SERIES OF PAPERS CONCERNING ALFRED C. POST, WILLIAM S. ELY, S. OAKLEY VANDERPOEL, LIBRAR 12 why is my liberty judged by another conscience? NEW YORK G. P. PUTNAM'S SONS 27 & 29 WEST 23D STREET 1883 H724 1883 PREFACE. The collection of papers herewith presented in the form of a literary symposium, has its origin in a suggestion made by the publishers to a member of the "Society for the Prevention of the Re-enactment in the State of New York of the Present Code of Ethics of the American Medical Association." It was suggested to this member, that inasmuch as the distinguished President of that Association had written a volume on "Medical Ethics and Etiquette," apparently with a view to defend the old code, and to assist in its re-enactment in this State, it would be expedient for some of the representative members of the Profession in the State of New York, to state why they consider Dr. Flint's arguments insufficient, and why they believe the re-enactment of the old code would be injurious to the interests of the Profession, and of the community, which it is the duty of the Profession to serve. |