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1Department of Philosophy, Building W6A, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, 2109, Australia. Mianna.Lotz@mq.edu.au.
Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics
|March 12, 2016
Summary
This study explores resilience promotion as a basis for evaluating acceptable vulnerability and obligations. It examines how fostering resilience can improve wellbeing, even in autonomy-inhibiting situations.
Area of Science:
- Philosophy
- Ethics
- Psychology
Background:
- Human vulnerability is not always unavoidable; it can be intentionally imposed or assumed.
- Existing frameworks often focus on autonomy promotion in vulnerable states.
- There's a need for a new basis to evaluate the acceptability of vulnerability and related obligations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose an overlooked basis for evaluating the imposition or assumption of vulnerability.
- To explore the role and importance of resilience promotion.
- To examine the relationship between resilience and autonomy promotion for human wellbeing.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of vulnerability and resilience.
- Exploration of ethical obligations related to vulnerability.
- Comparative analysis of resilience promotion versus autonomy promotion.
Main Results:
- Resilience promotion offers a novel framework for assessing vulnerability.
- Resilience and autonomy promotion are distinct but potentially complementary.
- Resilience promotion may enhance wellbeing in autonomy-inhibiting contexts.
Conclusions:
- A focus on resilience promotion can provide a robust ethical foundation for vulnerability.
- Integrating resilience strategies may improve outcomes for vulnerable individuals.
- Further research is needed to fully understand the interplay of resilience, autonomy, and wellbeing.
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