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Hope or despair: a response to 'Do not despair about severity-yet'
1Department of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53711, USA dhausman@wisc.edu.
Journal of Medical Ethics
|April 4, 2020
Summary
This response argues that Barra et al. offer no serious criticisms of Hausman's essay on the significance of severity. Their work actually supports the view that prioritizing severity lacks justification, despite policy-maker constraints.
Area of Science:
- Philosophy of Science
- Health Economics
- Public Policy
Background:
- This response addresses the article 'Do not despair about severity-yet' by Barra et al.
- It evaluates the criticisms presented against Daniel Hausman's essay, 'The Significance of Severity'.
Discussion:
- The response contends that Barra et al. do not present substantial criticisms of Hausman's arguments.
- It suggests that the work by Barra et al. inadvertently reinforces Hausman's position on the lack of justification for prioritizing severity.
Key Insights:
- There is no inherent justification for prioritizing severity in policy decisions, as argued by Hausman.
- Policy-makers may be influenced by public attitudes, which could favor prioritizing severity, creating a practical constraint.
Outlook:
- Further research could explore the tension between theoretical justifications for policy and public perception.
- Investigating the ethical and economic implications of prioritizing severity versus other factors in public health is warranted.
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