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The history of medical ethics is interesting. We’ve sort of drifted from pure utilitarianism. One problem is that since everyone dies eventually and our statist
by peytn 6y ago
The history of medical ethics is interesting. We’ve sort of drifted from pure utilitarianism. One problem is that since everyone dies eventually and our statistics aren’t complete, you can usually come up with ways to justify doing pretty much anything from a utilitarian standpoint.
- Symmetry 6y agoIf we weren't using pure utilitarianism what justification could we have for using the force of the law to prevent people from taking medicines they judge will be good for their health?