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Anagogy of autonomy.

A L Boyd1

  • 1Graduate School, Hood College, 401 Rosemount Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701, USA. boyd@hood.edu

Eubios Journal of Asian and International Bioethics : EJAIB
|November 9, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This study re-evaluates the philosophical concept of autonomy through an existential lens, particularly in end-of-life care. It argues for understanding autonomy as a hermeneutic of dignity, not just individual choice.

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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy
  • Ethics
  • Existentialism

Background:

  • Autonomy is often viewed as an individualistic right to choose.
  • Existential conditions can limit autonomy in unexpected ways.
  • The concept of personhood is linked to reason and the capacity for informed choice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the philosophical and ethical concept of autonomy.
  • To explore autonomy through an existential lens using a personal case study of a friend's dying process.
  • To re-evaluate autonomy as a hermeneutic of dignity rather than solely individualistic choice.

Main Methods:

  • Ex post facto philosophical and ethical examination.
  • Application of an existential lens to a personal experience.
  • Utilizing anagogy to interpret the spiritual or mystical sense of autonomy.

Main Results:

  • Autonomy, when linked to reason, empowers individuals to choose actions, define goals, and prioritize values.
  • Existential circumstances can create paradoxes, making the value of autonomy vulnerable.
  • Respect for persons ethics emphasizes autonomy as a moral duty tied to dignity.

Conclusions:

  • The paper advocates for a shift in understanding autonomy from individualistic choice to a hermeneutic of dignity.
  • Respect for the dignity of every person is central to ethical discourse on autonomy.
  • Autonomy of the will, linked to rational nature and dignity, is essential for moral agency.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional EthicsPhilosophical ApproachProfessional Patient Relationship

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