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Ageisms.

Roberta Springer Loewy1

  • 1Biothics, University of California, Davis, California, USA. raloewy@ucdavis.edu

Health Care Analysis : HCA : Journal of Health Philosophy and Policy
|July 15, 2005
PubMed
Summary
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This study reveals that fundamental US assumptions about individuals are ageist. It argues these views are based on flawed logic and ethics, proposing methods to prevent future errors.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Ethics
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Societal attitudes in the US shape perceptions of individuals' rights and obligations.
  • Existing frameworks may inadvertently perpetuate age-based discrimination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically examine foundational US attitudes and assumptions regarding persons.
  • To identify and critique the ageist nature of these societal beliefs.
  • To propose improvements for future ethical and logical reasoning.

Main Methods:

  • Critical analysis of societal attitudes and assumptions.
  • Logical and ethical scrutiny of underlying principles.
  • Identification of methodological and conclusionary flaws.
Keywords:
Analytical ApproachHealth Care and Public Health

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Main Results:

  • Fundamental US attitudes towards individuals are found to be indefensibly ageist.
  • The supporting logic and ethical foundations of these attitudes are suspect.
  • Identified errors in reasoning and ethical application.

Conclusions:

  • US societal norms regarding rights and obligations exhibit significant ageism.
  • Current methodologies and conclusions supporting these norms are logically and ethically flawed.
  • Recommendations are provided to enhance future reasoning and prevent discriminatory practices.