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Ethical theory and epidemiology.

T L Beauchamp1

  • 1Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057.

Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
|January 1, 1991
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Navigating endless ethics questions in science requires more than codes or customs. Ethical theory provides essential philosophical reasoning to address complex moral problems and guide conduct.

Area of Science:

  • Science and Technology Ethics
  • Philosophy of Science

Background:

  • Science generates continuous ethical dilemmas regarding responsibilities, rights, and policies.
  • Existing codes of ethics and customary practices may not sufficiently justify moral beliefs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the necessity of ethical theory for resolving complex moral problems in science.
  • To explain the role of ethical theory in developing moral concepts and providing philosophical justifications.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical analysis of moral reasoning in scientific contexts.
  • Comparison of moral reasoning to legal reasoning for justification of conduct.

Main Results:

  • Ethical theory offers a structured approach to moral problems, analogous to legal reasoning.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional EthicsBiomedical and Behavioral Research

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  • It provides a framework for explaining, augmenting, and criticizing social morality rules.

    • Conclusions:

    • Ethical theory is a valuable tool for addressing contemporary moral concerns in science.
    • It is not a complete solution but a crucial ally in ethical problem-solving.