Between Rocks and Hard Places: Good Governance in Ethically Divided Communities

Authors: Brownsword, R.

Journal: New Bioethics

Volume: 29

Issue: 3

Pages: 247-264

eISSN: 2050-2885

ISSN: 2050-2877

DOI: 10.1080/20502877.2022.2149300

Abstract:

This article, prompted by Heidi Crowter’s campaign to eliminate the discriminatory aspects of current abortion law, outlines the challenges to good governance in a context of bioethical plurality. First, the nature of the plurality is sketched. Secondly, some reflections are presented on how those who have governance responsibilities might ease the tensions engendered by the plurality; and, at the same time, how the discontented governed might reasonably press their views. Thirdly, a model of good governance (demanding integrity by those who govern and respect for the global commons) is introduced. The conclusion is that good faith governance merits our respect, but it does not guarantee particular outcomes or positions that will meet with the approval of all bioethical constituencies or individuals. Accordingly, we have to learn not only to live with rocks and hard places but also to find civilized ways of debating our differences.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/37970/

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Between Rocks and Hard Places: Good Governance in Ethically Divided Communities.

Authors: Brownsword, R.

Journal: New Bioeth

Volume: 29

Issue: 3

Pages: 247-264

eISSN: 2050-2885

DOI: 10.1080/20502877.2022.2149300

Abstract:

This article, prompted by Heidi Crowter's campaign to eliminate the discriminatory aspects of current abortion law, outlines the challenges to good governance in a context of bioethical plurality. First, the nature of the plurality is sketched. Secondly, some reflections are presented on how those who have governance responsibilities might ease the tensions engendered by the plurality; and, at the same time, how the discontented governed might reasonably press their views. Thirdly, a model of good governance (demanding integrity by those who govern and respect for the global commons) is introduced. The conclusion is that good faith governance merits our respect, but it does not guarantee particular outcomes or positions that will meet with the approval of all bioethical constituencies or individuals. Accordingly, we have to learn not only to live with rocks and hard places but also to find civilized ways of debating our differences.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/37970/

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Between Rocks and Hard Places: Good Governance in Ethically Divided Communities

Authors: Brownsword, R.

Journal: NEW BIOETHICS-A MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND THE BODY

Volume: 29

Issue: 3

Pages: 247-264

eISSN: 2050-2885

ISSN: 2050-2877

DOI: 10.1080/20502877.2022.2149300

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/37970/

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Between Rocks and Hard Places: Good Governance in Ethically Divided Communities.

Authors: Brownsword, R.

Journal: The New bioethics : a multidisciplinary journal of biotechnology and the body

Volume: 29

Issue: 3

Pages: 247-264

eISSN: 2050-2885

ISSN: 2050-2877

DOI: 10.1080/20502877.2022.2149300

Abstract:

This article, prompted by Heidi Crowter's campaign to eliminate the discriminatory aspects of current abortion law, outlines the challenges to good governance in a context of bioethical plurality. First, the nature of the plurality is sketched. Secondly, some reflections are presented on how those who have governance responsibilities might ease the tensions engendered by the plurality; and, at the same time, how the discontented governed might reasonably press their views. Thirdly, a model of good governance (demanding integrity by those who govern and respect for the global commons) is introduced. The conclusion is that good faith governance merits our respect, but it does not guarantee particular outcomes or positions that will meet with the approval of all bioethical constituencies or individuals. Accordingly, we have to learn not only to live with rocks and hard places but also to find civilized ways of debating our differences.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/37970/

Source: Europe PubMed Central

Between Rocks and Hard Places: Good Governance in Ethically Divided Communities

Authors: Brownsword, R.

Journal: New Bioethics

ISSN: 2050-2877

Abstract:

This article, prompted by Heidi Crowter’s campaign to eliminate the discriminatory aspects of current abortion law, outlines the challenges to good governance in a context of bioethical plurality. First, the nature of the plurality is sketched. Secondly, some reflections are presented on how those who have governance responsibilities might ease the tensions engendered by the plurality; and, at the same time, how the discontented governed might reasonably press their views. Thirdly, a model of good governance (demanding integrity by those who govern and respect for the global commons) is introduced. The conclusion is that good faith governance merits our respect, but it does not guarantee particular outcomes or positions that will meet with the approval of all bioethical constituencies or individuals. Accordingly, we have to learn not only to live with rocks and hard places but also to find civilized ways of debating our differences.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/37970/

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