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Perspectives on Neuroscience
Published on: July 31, 2007
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Summary
States should be more neuro-neutral, respecting neurodiversity like religion or sexual orientation. Current justifications for unequal treatment of autistic people, people with ADHD, and dyslexic individuals are unconvincing.
Area of Science:
- 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.
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