| Theoretical and practical problems with wide reflective equilibrium in bioethics. | |
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PMID: 20358405 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Various theories have been put forward in an attempt to explain what makes moral judgments justifiable. One of the main theories currently advocated in bioethics is a form of coherentism known as wide reflective equilibrium. In this paper, I argue that wide reflective equilibrium is not a satisfactory approach for justifying moral beliefs and propositions. A long-standing theoretical problem for reflective equilibrium has not been adequately resolved, and, as a result, the main arguments for wide reflective equilibrium are unsuccessful. Moreover, practical problems that arise in using the method of wide reflective equilibrium undermine the idea that it is a viable approach for justifying moral judgments about cases and policies. Given that wide reflective equilibrium is the most prominent version of coherentism, these considerations call into question the coherentist approach to justification in bioethics. |
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Authors:
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Carson Strong |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Theoretical medicine and bioethics Volume: 31 ISSN: 1573-0980 ISO Abbreviation: Theor Med Bioeth Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
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Created Date: 2010-05-10 Completed Date: 2010-06-17 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9805378 Medline TA: Theor Med Bioeth Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 123-40 Citation Subset: E; IM |
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Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 956 Court Avenue, Suite G212, Memphis, TN 38163, USA. cstrong@uthsc.edu |
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Bioethics* Ethical Theory* Humans Judgment Mental Competency* Morals* Resuscitation Orders / ethics |
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