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Subjective character of experience in medical ethics: a reply to Atkins.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15462032     Owner:  KIE     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In a recent issue of this Journal Kim Atkins argued that Thomas Nagel's argument regarding a bat's phenomenal experience is important for understanding the value placed on patient autonomy in medical ethics. In this reply to her paper, I demonstrate that Atkin's argument (a) is based on her misinterpretations of Nagel's argument, and (b) can be established without appealing to such a controversial assumption as that which she makes.
Authors:
Yujin Nagasawa
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of applied philosophy     Volume:  21     ISSN:  0264-3758     ISO Abbreviation:  J Appl Philos     Publication Date:  2004  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-10-05     Completed Date:  2004-11-09     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100971946     Medline TA:  J Appl Philos     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  219-23     Citation Subset:  E    
Affiliation:
LPO Box 8260, Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia. yujin.nagasawa@anu.edu.au
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Empathy*
Heart-Assist Devices / psychology
Humans
Individuality*
Patients / psychology*
Personal Autonomy
Philosophy*
Sick Role

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