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Common morality, coherence, and the principles of biomedical ethics.

David DeGrazia1

  • 1Department of Philosophy, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA.

Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal
|October 28, 2003
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This essay critiques Beauchamp and Childress's Principles of Biomedical Ethics (5th ed.) for its reliance on common morality. The analysis suggests the text is too accepting of current moral beliefs, proposing improvements for this influential bioethics guide.

Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Moral Philosophy

Background:

  • Beauchamp and Childress's Principles of Biomedical Ethics is a seminal text in bioethics.
  • The fifth edition emphasizes common morality as the foundation for ethical norms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Critically evaluate the fifth edition's concept of common morality.
  • Assess the text's treatment of coherence in ethical justification.
  • Propose improvements for the leading bioethics textbook.

Main Methods:

  • Critical analysis of the fifth edition's arguments.
  • Examination of the concept of common morality.
  • Review of the model of ethical justification and coherence.

Main Results:

  • The fifth edition's embrace of common morality is found to be overly accommodating of existing moral beliefs.
Keywords:
Analytical ApproachBioethics and Professional EthicsPhilosophical Approach

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  • The text's discussion of coherence requires further critical examination.

    • Conclusions:

    • The leading text in biomedical ethics may benefit from a more rigorous approach to moral norms.
    • Suggestions are provided to enhance the theoretical framework and critical engagement within the book.