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Too hard to face.

Arthur L Caplan1

  • 1Center for Bioethics, University of Pennsylvania, 3401 Market Street, Suite 320 Philadelphia, PA 19104-3308, USA. caplan@mail.med.upenn.edu

The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
|September 28, 2005
PubMed
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The Holocaust

Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Medical Ethics
  • History of Medicine

Background:

  • The Holocaust is often cited as a foundational event for bioethics.
  • However, the field has not deeply examined the actions of German scientists and physicians during this period.

Observation:

  • Many believe Holocaust perpetrators were uniquely evil or insane.
  • Evidence suggests these professionals were educated individuals operating within a specific socio-political context.
  • Nuremberg trials included physicians and public health officials, offering insights into motivations.

Findings:

  • Trial transcripts reveal motivations behind human experimentation and mass murder.
  • The study explores the ethical rationalizations used for extreme biomedical misconduct.
  • These individuals perceived their actions as morally justifiable within their context.
Keywords:
Biomedical and Behavioral ResearchWar and Human Rights Abuses

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Implications:

  • Bioethics needs to critically analyze the beliefs and rationalizations of these medical professionals.
  • Understanding these historical events is crucial for contemporary ethical discourse.
  • This examination is vital for preventing future atrocities in medicine.