Some polarizations characterize the bioethical debate, where moral positions are very diverse and composite, and it is not possible to reduce them to some extremes. Avoiding a polarized approach requires considering the different moral, political and cultural views and interpretations – which can be religious and spiritual as well – that people and societies have in regard to the principal phenomena of life: health and wellbeing, disease, illness and death, medicine, healing and care. These interpretations are personal and communitarian, and they are often embedded in particular contexts and cultures: considering them can provide an opportunity to recognize the importance of moral positions and moral perspectives on these issues, and it may make it possible to create space for an attitude of respect in the (bio-)ethical debate.
Moving Beyond the Poles: A Larger Space for respect in Bioethics?
Galvagni, Lucia
2026-01-01
Abstract
Some polarizations characterize the bioethical debate, where moral positions are very diverse and composite, and it is not possible to reduce them to some extremes. Avoiding a polarized approach requires considering the different moral, political and cultural views and interpretations – which can be religious and spiritual as well – that people and societies have in regard to the principal phenomena of life: health and wellbeing, disease, illness and death, medicine, healing and care. These interpretations are personal and communitarian, and they are often embedded in particular contexts and cultures: considering them can provide an opportunity to recognize the importance of moral positions and moral perspectives on these issues, and it may make it possible to create space for an attitude of respect in the (bio-)ethical debate.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
