The Harms of Imagining the Ideal

  • Stacy S. Chen Department of Philosophy & Joint Centre for Bioethics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0827-5175
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7202/1110331ar
Keywords: bioethics, disability, pedagogy, inclusivity, representation, ideal theory
Language(s): English

Abstract

In this response to the commentary “Disabling Bioethics Futures”, I offer support for the author’s argument that bioethics theory and pedagogy ought to be reframed to better incorporate the perspectives of disabled persons. Specifically, I argue that it is not only a pedagogical flaw but an active harm when bioethics pedagogy preserves disrespectful or discriminatory views by using outdated literature.

(c) Han Han Li
Published
2024-03-18
How to Cite
[1]
Chen S. The Harms of Imagining the Ideal. Can. J. Bioeth. 2024;7:50-1. https://doi.org/10.7202/1110331ar.
Issue
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): Dialogue with Future Bioethicists
Section
"Response to" Commentaries

Copyright (c) 2024 Stacy S. Chen

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