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Family-Based Consent for Organ Donation: Benevolence and Reconstructionist Confucianism.
- Source :
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Journal of Medicine & Philosophy . Oct2019, Vol. 44 Issue 5, p573-587. 15p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- This paper explores organ donation through the perspective of Reconstructionist Confucianism. I argue that for organ donation in China to be morally permissible, public policy must conform to the norms of Confucian benevolence. Reconstructionist Confucianism appreciates benevolence as an objectively important feature of morality deeply connected to moral rules governing propriety, integrity, righteousness, and human freedom. Here, benevolence involves sincere affection for another as an intrinsic good, rather than as a means to achieve other purposes. It requires developing self-restraint and proper respect for others. As I argue, family-based consent is essential for ensuring that organ donation conforms to such an understanding of benevolence and is, thereby, compatible with Confucian culture. Consequently, legislation in China should solidify family-based consent for organ donation to consolidate a benevolent family environment as the basis of morality, law, and social existence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03605310
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Medicine & Philosophy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 139321494
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jmp/jhz016