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KMID : 1172020230240010067
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Journal of Korean Bioethics Association
2023 Volume.24 No. 1 p.67 ~ p.86
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Is philosophy necessary for biomedical ethics?
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Kim Jun-Hewk
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Abstract
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Is philosophy necessary for biomedical ethics? Traditionally, ethics has been considered a field within philosophy, but it is necessary to examine whether applied ethics, as a subset, also falls under the umbrella of philosophy. At least in terms of the current state of biomedical ethics, it's challenging to suggest that it should be practiced exclusively as a philosophical endeavor. One paper summarizes three reasons why philosophy remains important to bioethics. First, bioethics is still pervaded with philosophical concepts. Second, new developments in biomedical science demand philosophical consideration. Third, novel theories emerging from philosophy continually renew bioethics. While these arguments demonstrate the contributions philosophy can make to biomedical ethics, they do not prove its essentiality or secure its place within the field. In this context, philosophy is but one of many components that comprise bioethics. We propose that the task of philosophy should be to critique biomedical ethics, particularly its conceptions of biology and medicine. We illustrate this with an argument from philosophical posthumanism. This task is unique to philosophy and cannot be substituted by any other discipline, thereby establishing its indispensable role in bioethics and empowering it to address questions that we currently face.
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KEYWORD
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Biomedical Ethics, Philosophy, Applied Ethics, Bio, Medicine, Philosophical Posthumanism
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