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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Science
  • Bioethics
  • Social Science

Background:

  • The vaccination debate is often characterized by intractable disagreements.
  • Some philosophical perspectives suggest these deep disagreements necessitate confrontational approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the implications of conceptualizing vaccination debates as 'deep disagreements'.
  • To re-evaluate the justification of non-coercive, non-reasoned strategies for increasing vaccination rates.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical analysis of 'deep disagreement' as defined by Robert Fogelin.
  • Moral and rational argumentation applied to vaccination policy and public health strategies.

Main Results:

  • Appreciating a disagreement as 'deep' can positively alter moral assessments of individuals.
  • It clarifies the boundaries of argumentation obligations in moral disputes.
  • It incentivizes seeking alternative methods for managing intractable disagreements.

Conclusions:

  • Viewing vaccination debates as deep disagreements offers a framework for understanding and potentially resolving impasses.
  • Non-coercive strategies, while seemingly irrational, may be justifiable responses to deep moral disagreements in public health contexts.