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Does ethical theory have a future in bioethics?

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  • 1Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Philosophy Department, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA.

The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics : a Journal of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics
|August 11, 2004
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Philosophical ethics in bioethics faces challenges bridging theory and practice. Closing methodological gaps is crucial for philosophy

Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Philosophical Ethics
  • Medical Ethics

Background:

  • Bioethics has evolved into an interdisciplinary and practical field.
  • Traditional philosophical ethical theory struggles to address practical bioethical dilemmas.
  • A gap exists between theoretical generality in philosophy and practical application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the challenges of applying philosophical ethics to practical bioethical problems.
  • To assess how philosophers handle issues like cultural relativity, moral justification, and conceptual analysis in bioethics.
  • To determine if philosophical methods can be better attuned to the practical demands of bioethics.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of three core philosophical problems: Cultural Relativity and Moral Universality, Moral Justification, and Conceptual Analysis.
Keywords:
Analytical ApproachBioethics and Professional EthicsPhilosophical Approach

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  • Examination of the works of prominent philosophers including Ruth Macklin, Norman Daniels, and Gerald Dworkin.
  • Identification of methodological gaps between philosophical theory and practical conclusions in their writings.

    • Main Results:

    • Philosophers often exhibit a significant methodological gap between theory and practical conclusions.
    • Existing philosophical theories and methods are not always closely attuned to the practical nature of bioethical issues.
    • The works of Macklin, Daniels, and Dworkin illustrate this gap between abstract theory and concrete application.

    Conclusions:

    • Philosophical ethics must develop theories and methods more aligned with practical bioethical challenges.
    • Closing the methodological gap is essential for the continued relevance and value of philosophy in bioethics.
    • Failure to bridge this gap may lead bioethics to devalue the contribution of philosophical ethics.