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Three ways to politicize bioethics.

¹Department of Government, California State University, Sacramento, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819-6089, USA. mark.brown@csus.edu

The American Journal of Bioethics : AJOB

|January 31, 2009

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This study explores politicization in bioethics by examining liberalism, communitarianism, and republicanism. It finds the republican tradition most promising for designing accountable government bioethics councils.

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Area of Science:

Bioethics
Political Theory
Public Policy

Background:

The politicization of bioethics is a growing concern among commentators.
Distinguishing between different types of politicization is crucial for understanding its impact.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the manifestations of liberalism, communitarianism, and republicanism in contemporary bioethics scholarship.
To evaluate the implications of these political traditions for the design of government bioethics councils.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of politicization.
Examination of three major political traditions: liberalism, communitarianism, and republicanism.
Application of these traditions to the design of bioethics councils.

Main Results:

Liberalism highlights the plurality of values and interests, informing bioethics council design.
Communitarianism emphasizes the social impact of biotechnology, offering insights for councils.
The republican tradition shows the most promise for structuring councils.

Conclusions:

Bioethics councils can benefit from liberal and communitarian insights.
Republicanism offers a framework for councils that enrich public deliberation without dominating it.
Institutional mechanisms are key for ensuring public accountability and contestability in government bioethics decisions.