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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

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Visual bioethics.

Paul Lauritzen¹

¹John Carroll University, 20700 North Park Boulevard, University Heights, OH 44118, USA. plauritzen@jcu.edu

The American Journal of Bioethics : AJOB

|December 17, 2008

Summary

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Bioethics debates often overlook the rhetorical power of images. This study argues for a closer examination of visual arguments, particularly concerning embryo and fetus imagery in policy discussions.

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Area of Science:

Bioethics
Rhetorical Studies
Visual Culture

Background:

Images are frequently used in public policy debates within bioethics.
The rhetorical function of these images is often ignored or dismissed as mere manipulation.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the rhetorical significance of images in bioethical policy debates.
To encourage bioethicists to analyze visual arguments more rigorously.

Main Methods:

Analysis of the use of embryo and fetus imagery.
Examination of rhetorical strategies in public policy debates on abortion and stem cell research.

Main Results:

Appeals to images, particularly of embryos and fetuses, play a significant rhetorical role in bioethics policy debates.
Dismissing images as manipulation overlooks their potential for meaningful argumentation.

Conclusions:

Bioethicists should pay closer attention to the rhetorical impact and argumentative potential of images.
Understanding visual rhetoric is crucial for effective engagement in bioethical policy discussions.