Utilitarian Bioethics
June 17, 2010 at 6:27 pm
(This post was last modified: June 17, 2010 at 6:28 pm by Paul the Human.)
Do you agree with the ideas put forth by people like Peter Singer (concerning 'Applied Ethics') or the concept of Utilitarian Bioethics in general? Does the 'Greater Good' have more value than the individual?
I am personally disturbed by the idea. I do however, understand the benefits to mankind and the planet, if one could take compassion and empathy out of the equation... but who draws the lines in the sand? Who decides?
Utilitarian Bioethics are becoming more and more influential in policymaking procedures and is being taught to most of the medical students in the world. Is this a good thing?
I am personally disturbed by the idea. I do however, understand the benefits to mankind and the planet, if one could take compassion and empathy out of the equation... but who draws the lines in the sand? Who decides?
Utilitarian Bioethics are becoming more and more influential in policymaking procedures and is being taught to most of the medical students in the world. Is this a good thing?
