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The Heterogeneity of Bioethics: Discussions of Harm, Abortion, and Conceptual Clarity of Bioethical Terminology

This issue of The Journal of Medicine and Philosophy exemplifies the diverse range of topics that fall under the scope of bioethics and the philosophy of medicine. The eight essays in this number ... this number challenge many of the underlying assumptions made in the philosophy of medicine, health care, the abortion debate, the nature of harm, disability, the moral status of human beings, and

Disability, Transition Costs, and the Things That Really Matter

Crossref Search ADS WorldCat   Lotz , M. 2006 . Feinberg, Mills and the child’s right to an open future . Journal of Social Philosophy 37 ( 4 ): 537 – 51 . Google Scholar ...   Moller , D. 2011 . Wealth, disability, and happiness . Philosophy & Public Affairs 39 ( 2 ): 177 – 206 . Google Scholar Crossref Search ADS WorldCat   Murray , C. D. 2009

On Drugs

trend within philosophy of science toward pluralism for a number of scientific concepts from a range of domains, including “concept” itself (e.g., Dupré, 1999; Stotz, Griffiths, and Knight, 2004; Weiskopf ... recreational drug concepts were also part of our inquiry, then a pluralistic view of drugs might seem a reasonable starting point. Currently, however, there is no existing body of work in philosophy that

How Infallibilists Can Have It All

agent S has to a fact P that makes P certain for S. I do not take a stand here on precisely what facts we can apprehend. This will largely depend on the outcomes of debates in the philosophy of mind and ... philosophy of mind and perception will differ on what kinds of factors are mentally accessible in this way. In section 1, I developed the concept of apprehension in a way that remains neutral on these debates

Contracted School Food Service: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Political Concerns

order to provide some awareness of the political aspects of the decision-making process in choosing whether or not to contract this service, as well as the pros and cons of the situation.

The Impossibility of Conservatism? Insights from Russian History

in the Tsarist period to show that if they live in times of great hardship, or under arbitrary political rule, political actors and thinkers with conservative sympathies (such as respect for tradition ... developing conservative political philosophy, other parts of history where conservatism?s problems have emerged and have a recognizable connection with the situation today remain of great interest. In

Discussion Paper: Triangulation of Methodology to Solve the Practitioner - Academic Debate Concerning the Value of Research

In support of research in the debate concerning its relevance to hospitality academics and practitioners, the author presents a discussion of how the philosophy of science impacts approaches to ... on the lack of an apparent philosophy of science perspective and how this perspective impacts the way in which scholars conduct and interpret research. The Validity Network Schema (VNS) presents a

In Defense of Madness: The Problem of Disability

arises from the implications of political activism in terms of being a social subject. In the process of arguing for these two bulwarks, the paper explores the basic structure of the social model of ... unintelligibility often attributed to the latter. intelligibility, Mad Pride, naturalism, normativism, philosophy of psychiatry, political activism, social model of disability I. INTRODUCTION For a number of

Introduction

that there is an uninterrupted tradition from the age of humanism and the Renaissance to today. Focusing on political philosophy has led Karen Green to trace women’s argu ments for their status as the ... topic which is, of course, of considerable contemporary interest. Three papers extend our knowledge of the moral and political philosophy developed by women. Jacqueline Broad offers the first extended

Human-Animal Chimeras and Hybrids: An Ethical Paradox behind Moral Confusion?

individual entities (referring to an inclusive community of human beings, to be exemplified by political philosophy of rights). The latter is no arbitrary and gratuitous extension of protective rights beyond a ... sense, it is common and vital that political philosophy, with its own instruments and categories, clarifies who exactly can claim those rights, the basis and contents of which have been disclosed by

Forty Years of the Four Principles: Enduring Themes from Beauchamp and Childress

Ethics, principlism, the four principles, Tom Beauchamp I. INTRODUCTION This special issue of The Journal of Medicine and Philosophy commemorates the 40th anniversary of Tom Beauchamp and James ... enormous impact on academics and practitioners across a wide variety of disciplines, ranging from bioethics, clinical ethics, and research ethics; to philosophy, theology, and public policy; to medicine

Environment for Future Conference Centers: Perception of Managers

Socio-cultural, economic, political, and technological trends are likely to impact the future conference center industry. This article is based on a survey of the members of the International ... as related to four remote environmental dimensions, socio-cultural, economic, technological, and political. A total of 22 executives participated in this phase. Based on the results of the study, the

Indirect Cost Factors In Menu Pricing

motivating factor when designing menu pricing. This philosophy does come with certain caveats, and he explains them to you. Generically speaking, Professor Pavesic says, “The market ultimately determines the ... to pay. Value judgments are hard to program into a cost-markup pricing program. Menu pricing philosophies are as diverse as political and theological beliefs and sometimes just a s controversial

"Fun Ship

The President of Carnival Cruise Lines discusses his company's philosophy and operations as they relate to the "Fun Ship" cruise experience. Carnival, the world's largest cruise line, is positioned ... FIU Hospitality Review "Fun Ship" Marketing Philosophy Robert H. Dickinson Carnival Cruise Lines - Thi s article is available in Hospitality Review: https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu

Regulating Casino Gaming: A Checklist for States Considering It

ownership Goodall says. Either state run, or private are the logical options. “The arguments for private ownership have been both pragmatic and political,” Goodall says. “Legislators, like the general public ... Nevada system carefully and adopted many of Nevada's procedures. In some cases, however, New Jersey adopted a different philosophy and implemented different kinds of procedures. States facingthis question

(White) Tyranny and the Democratic Value of Distrust

of Distrust,” The Journal of Philosophy 99.10 ( 2002 ), 532–48; Katherine Hawley, “Trust, Distrust, and Commitment,” Nous 48.1 ( 2014 ), 1–20. 3. I have argued that political solidarity is of value ... University Press, 1999 ); Patti T. Lenard, “ The Decline of Trust, The Decline of Democracy?” Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy 8 .3 ( 2005 ), 363 - 78 ; Shayla Nunnaly , Trust

Tough Luck and Tough Choices: Applying Luck Egalitarianism to Oral Health

  Lippert-Rasmussen K . 1999 . Arneson on equality of opportunity for welfare . Journal of Political Philosophy   7 : 478 – 87 . Google Scholar Crossref Search ADS   ———. 2001 ... benefited immensely from comments and encouragements received on numerous occasions. It was presented at “The Rule of Distributive Justice Workshop” in Aarhus, July 2012; at the “Vejle II – Political

Why DCD Donors Are Dead

conditions are met, that is, whether one receives the appropriate training, may depend on individual, social, or political decisions, as these decisions may put restrictions on the conditions necessary for the ... Placeholder Text WorldCat COPAC ———. 2010a . How the distinction between “irreversible” and “permanent” illuminates circulatory-respiratory death determination . Journal of Medicine and Philosophy

Conceptual Clarity in Clinical Bioethical Analysis

, death, autonomy, and justice—just to name a few. Clear definitions and explications of concepts, hallmarks of good philosophy, are perhaps not as exciting as expansive and provocative claims and arguments ... Philosophy highlights the importance of clear conceptual analysis when discussing the complex moral, meta-ethical, and metaphysical questions that emanate from clinical contexts. The articles engage with deep

Nietzsche and Schiller on Aesthetic Semblance

components of a just social order.12 It is no surprise, then, that the work’s penultimate letter finds Schiller attempting to vindicate artistic imitation against the charge of perfidy and political subversion ... ). Abbreviations used in citing Nietzsche's works BGE   Beyond Good and Evil: Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future BT   The Birth of Tragedy out of the Spirit of Music CW   The Case of Wagner: A Busker’s Problem