The Ochlocratic Trap in Bioethics
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical Medical Research - Year 2023, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
The ochlocratic trap is the tendency to have moral decisions conform to popular majority opinion regardless of their ethical implications. This decision-making method in bioethics can significantly impede moral progress, weakening the foundation for sustainable healthcare systems. Instead of allowing popular opinion to form the basis of our morality, the scientific method can provide a framework for making strong ethical decisions. The consequences of weak morality are profound, resulting in poorly sustainable systems lacking human empathy and economic viability. Treating ethical issues like scientific problems can foster a more rigorous, evidence-based discussion, leading to better medical care globally.
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Thomas F Heston
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