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Bioethicists to the Barricades!

Hilde Lindemann¹

¹Department of Philosophy, Michigan State University, Michigan.

|July 25, 2019

Summary

This article explores the definition and scope of activism, questioning the extent to which bioethicists should engage in advocacy. It considers whether all citizens or only healthcare professionals should be activists.

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Area of Science:

Bioethics
Philosophy of Science
Social Activism

Background:

The role and definition of activism are frequently debated.
The specific responsibilities of bioethicists regarding activism remain unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the multifaceted nature of activism.
To examine the extent and type of activism appropriate for bioethicists.
To consider the ethical permissibility of bioethicists not engaging in activism.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis
Philosophical inquiry
Ethical reasoning

Main Results:

Activism can encompass a wide range of actions and commitments.
The level of engagement in activism may vary based on individual roles and contexts.
There is no universal obligation for bioethicists to be activists.

Conclusions:

Bioethicists face complex questions regarding their engagement in activism.
The decision to engage in activism should be a considered ethical choice.
It is ethically permissible for bioethicists to choose not to be activists.

Keywords:

activism applied ethics contemplative impartial naturalized responsibility

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