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The features of a "Mediterranean" Bioethics.

Salvino Leone¹

¹Department of Theological Faculty of Sicily, Institute of Bioethical Studies "S. Privitera", Palermo, Italy. salvino.leone@tiscali.it

Medicine, Health Care, and Philosophy

|March 24, 2012

Summary

Mediterranean Bioethics, rooted in ancient Greek philosophy and major religions, offers a distinct virtue-based ethical approach compared to Northern-American principialism. This historical perspective is crucial for modern multicultural societies.

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Area of Science:

Bioethics
Medical Ethics
Philosophy of Ethics

Background:

Bioethics traditionally lacks geographic qualifiers, yet distinct regional ethical frameworks exist.
The Mediterranean region is the historical birthplace of medical ethics, influenced by Greek philosophy and major religions.

Purpose of the Study:

To differentiate "Mediterranean Bioethics" from "Northern-European and Northern-American" bioethical approaches.
To highlight the unique contributions of Mediterranean philosophical and religious traditions to ethical thought.
To advocate for integrating Mediterranean ethical perspectives into contemporary bioethical discourse.

Main Methods:

Historical analysis of philosophical and religious texts from the Mediterranean region.
Comparative study of ethical frameworks, contrasting Aristotelian virtue ethics with Northern-American principialism.
Exploration of the role of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in shaping life ethics.

Main Results:

Ancient Greek philosophy, particularly Aristotle's virtue ethics, established foundational ethical principles in the Mediterranean.
Mediterranean religions significantly influenced ethical thought concerning the respect for life.
A notable divergence exists between the virtue-based ethics of the Mediterranean and the principialist ethics prevalent in Northern regions.

Conclusions:

Mediterranean Bioethics, characterized by virtue ethics and religious influences, presents a valuable counterpoint to dominant Northern-American approaches.
Recognizing and integrating the "Mediterranean lung" of ethical thought is essential for a comprehensive and inclusive bioethical framework in multicultural societies.