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Is there an Asian bioethics?

Leonardo D de Castro

    Bioethics
    |October 20, 2001
    PubMed
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    Exploring the concept of Asian bioethics, this paper cautions against a singular Asian perspective. It suggests a universalist ethics can emerge from diverse, culturally inspired viewpoints, embracing multiculturalism.

    Keywords:
    Bioethics and Professional Ethics

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    Area of Science:

    • Bioethics
    • Philosophy of Ethics
    • Cultural Studies

    Background:

    • The existence of a distinct
    • Asian bioethics
    • is a complex and debated topic.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the meaning and implications of asserting an
    • Asian bioethics
    • .

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis
    • Philosophical inquiry
    • Exploration of cultural perspectives.

    Main Results:

    • Asserting an
    • Asian bioethics
    • requires avoiding the generalization of a single Asian viewpoint.

    Conclusions:

    • A universalist ethical framework can be developed through a synthesis of diverse, culturally informed perspectives, accommodating pluralism and multiculturalism.