Pragmatism as a research program--a reply to Arras
Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics
|May 9, 2003
Summary
This paper critiques freestanding pragmatism in bioethics, finding it offers limited novelty. It proposes a broader philosophical approach to pragmatist ethics, presenting a distinct and valuable alternative for the field.
Area of Science:
- Bioethics
- Philosophy of Ethics
- Pragmatist Theory
Background:
- Critiques freestanding pragmatism's contribution to bioethics.
- Responds to John Arras's arguments on the topic.
- Acknowledges limitations in freestanding pragmatism's novelty.
Discussion:
- Introduces a novel approach to pragmatist ethics.
- Draws on pragmatism as a broad philosophical movement.
- Avoids a canon-dependent methodology.
Key Insights:
- Freestanding pragmatism offers limited new insights to bioethics.
- A broader, philosophical pragmatist approach presents a viable alternative.
- The proposed method differs significantly from freestanding pragmatism.
Outlook:
- Offers a novel perspective for bioethical discourse.
- Encourages a richer application of pragmatist philosophy in bioethics.
- Suggests avenues for future research in applied pragmatism.
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