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  • Bioethics
  • Research Ethics
  • Philosophy of Science

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  • Alan Wertheimer proposed that research ethics principles must account for their diversion effects.
  • Diversion effects refer to unintended consequences or shifts in behavior resulting from ethical guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate Wertheimer's argument regarding the consideration of diversion effects in research ethics.
  • To propose an alternative approach to managing diversion effects within ethical frameworks.

Main Methods:

  • Commentary and critical analysis of existing ethical principles.
  • Philosophical argumentation and theoretical discussion.

Main Results:

  • Wertheimer's proposal to consider diversion effects is deemed valid.
  • Implementing and addressing diversion effects post-principle adoption is suggested as a pragmatic approach.

Conclusions:

  • While considering diversion effects is important, a reactive strategy may be more practical.
  • Ethical principles can be refined by managing their real-world impacts after implementation.