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Bioethics-in-Science : An Invitation.

Daan Kenis1, Ina Devos2,3, Kristien Hens2

  • 1Centre for Ethics, Department of Philosophy, Universiteit Antwerp-Stadscampus, 2000, Antwerpen, Belgium. daan.kenis@uantwerpen.be.

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This paper introduces Bioethics-in-Science (BiS), a novel approach integrating ethical inquiry into scientific practice. BiS fosters continuous ethical deliberation and co-creation of knowledge, enhancing both science and ethics.

Keywords:
BioethicsEmbedded ethicsEmpirical bioethicsMethodological pluralismVan Rensselaer Potter

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Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Scientific Methodology

Background:

  • Traditional bioethics often operates externally to scientific practice.
  • There's a need to integrate ethical considerations directly within research.
  • Van Rensselaer Potter envisioned bioethics as a bridge between biology and ethics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and define the concept of Bioethics-in-Science (BiS).
  • To propose methods for integrating ethical inquiry into scientific practice.
  • To demonstrate how BiS can improve scientific knowledge production and ethical standards.

Main Methods:

  • Reframing science as value-laden and recognizing scientists' ethical expertise.
  • Developing and implementing methods like ethics notebooks and collaborative workshops.
  • Utilizing case studies from synthetic biology, neurodiversity research, and proteomics.

Main Results:

  • BiS facilitates a shift from external evaluation to continuous ethical deliberation within research.
  • Methods like ethics notebooks and workshops enable deeper engagement with ethical issues.
  • Case studies illustrate the practical application and challenges of BiS across disciplines.

Conclusions:

  • Bioethics-in-Science (BiS) offers a pathway for bioethics to move beyond peripheral engagement with science.
  • BiS promotes the co-creation of knowledge and values, improving both scientific practice and ethical outcomes.
  • This approach fosters meaningful engagement with the normative dimensions of scientific knowledge production.