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Is pragmatism well-suited to bioethics?

D Micah Hester1

  • 1Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, GA 31207-0001, USA. hester_dm@mercer.edu

The Journal of Medicine and Philosophy
|February 20, 2004
PubMed
Summary

This paper defends pragmatic bioethics by analyzing criticisms and categorizing pragmatic approaches into bioethical, clinical, and freestanding. It critiques misunderstandings and offers cautionary notes for the field.

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Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Legal Philosophy

Background:

  • Pragmatic approaches are increasingly influential in bioethics.
  • Existing critiques of pragmatism in bioethics often stem from misunderstandings.
  • A clear categorization of pragmatic bioethics is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To defend pragmatic approaches in bioethics against common criticisms.
  • To categorize and analyze different schools of pragmatic bioethics.
  • To critique specific misunderstandings of pragmatism in bioethical discourse.

Main Methods:

  • Categorization of pragmatic bioethics into three groups: bioethical pragmatism, clinical pragmatism, and freestanding pragmatism.
  • Analysis of key texts and proponents within each category.
  • Critique of specific scholarly critiques of pragmatic bioethics.

Main Results:

  • Identified and defined three distinct groups within pragmatic bioethics.
  • Demonstrated the successes and failures of specific critics of pragmatic bioethics.
  • Highlighted prevalent misunderstandings regarding the scope and status of pragmatism in bioethics.

Conclusions:

  • Pragmatic bioethics offers a valuable framework for ethical analysis.
  • Further refinement and understanding of pragmatic approaches are necessary.
  • Bioethicists should consider the human condition and disciplinary insights when applying pragmatic frameworks.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional EthicsPhilosophical Approach

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