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  • Political Philosophy
  • Ethics
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Philosophical arguments advocate for state neutrality towards citizen diversity (religion, language, sexual orientation).
  • This principle of state neutrality has not been extended to neurodiversity.
  • Contemporary states often disadvantage neurodivergent groups compared to the neurotypical majority.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the normative relevance of state neutrality concerning neurodiversity.
  • To identify and evaluate justifications for current state inequalities affecting neurodivergent populations.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical analysis of state neutrality principles.
  • Examination of common justifications for unequal treatment of neurodivergent individuals.
  • Critique of arguments based on conceptions of the good life, cost, public backlash, and overinclusion.

Main Results:

  • Identified several ways states disfavor neurodivergent groups (e.g., autistic people, dyslexic people, people with ADHD).
  • Evaluated justifications for these inequalities, finding them unconvincing.
  • Demonstrated that arguments concerning cost, public backlash, and overinclusion do not universally justify neuro-inequalities.

Conclusions:

  • Existing justifications for state non-neutrality towards neurodiversity are inadequate.
  • States should adopt a significantly more neutral stance regarding neurodiversity.
  • Promoting neuro-neutrality is essential for respecting the moral equality of neurodivergent citizens.