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Continuing the dialogue: a reply to Bernard Gert.

Carson Strong1

  • 1Department of Human Values and Ethics, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, TN, USA.

Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal
|October 14, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This paper argues that Bernard Gert's response fails to address criticisms regarding his moral theory's application in bioethics. Further discussion is needed on the practical use of his framework in complex ethical cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Moral Philosophy
  • Medical Ethics

Background:

  • The article continues a dialogue from the Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal (March 2006).
  • It addresses Bernard Gert's moral theory and its application to bioethics.
  • Previous criticisms of Gert's theory were raised in the author's prior work.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the adequacy of Bernard Gert's response to criticisms of his moral theory.
  • To highlight specific areas where Gert's response does not sufficiently address the author's concerns.
  • To advance the scholarly discussion on the practical application of moral theories in bioethics.

Main Methods:

  • Critical analysis of Bernard Gert's published response.
  • Comparative review of the author's original criticisms and Gert's counterarguments.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional Ethics

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  • Philosophical argumentation and ethical case-based reasoning.

    • Main Results:

    • Bernard Gert's response does not adequately address the criticisms presented.
    • Specific shortcomings in Gert's rebuttal are identified concerning bioethics case applications.
    • The author's initial critiques remain largely unresolved by Gert's reply.

    Conclusions:

    • Gert's moral theory requires further refinement for robust application in bioethics.
    • The dialogue highlights ongoing challenges in applying abstract moral principles to concrete ethical dilemmas.
    • Further scholarly engagement is necessary to resolve the identified theoretical and practical issues.