In pursuit of goodness in bioethics: analysis of an exemplary article
Abstract Background What is good bioethics? Addressing this question is key for reinforcing and developing the field. In particular, a discussion of potential quality criteria can heighten awareness and contribute to the quality of bioethics publications. Accordingly, the objective of this article i...
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| description | Abstract Background What is good bioethics? Addressing this question is key for reinforcing and developing the field. In particular, a discussion of potential quality criteria can heighten awareness and contribute to the quality of bioethics publications. Accordingly, the objective of this article is threefold: first, we want to identify a set of criteria for quality in bioethics. Second, we want to illustrate the added value of a novel method: in-depth analysis of a single article with the aim of deriving quality criteria. The third and ultimate goal is to stimulate a broad and vivid debate on goodness in bioethics. Methods An initial literature search reveals a range of diverse quality criteria. In order to expand on the realm of such quality criteria, we perform an in-depth analysis of an article that is acclaimed for being exemplary. Results The analysis results in eleven specific quality criteria for good bioethics in three categories: argumentative, empirical, and dialectic. Although we do not claim that the identified criteria are universal or absolute, we argue that they are fruitful for fueling a continuous constitutive debate on what is “good bioethics.” Conclusion Identifying, debating, refining, and applying such criteria is an important part of defining and improving bioethics. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-29c8c26e4a8f449f9569d0a030d23f022022-12-21T17:50:12ZengBMCBMC Medical Ethics1472-69392018-06-0119111110.1186/s12910-018-0299-9In pursuit of goodness in bioethics: analysis of an exemplary articleBjørn Hofmann0Morten Magelssen1The Institute for the Health Sciences, at the Norwegian University for Science and Technology (NTNU)Centre for Medical Ethics, University of OsloAbstract Background What is good bioethics? Addressing this question is key for reinforcing and developing the field. In particular, a discussion of potential quality criteria can heighten awareness and contribute to the quality of bioethics publications. Accordingly, the objective of this article is threefold: first, we want to identify a set of criteria for quality in bioethics. Second, we want to illustrate the added value of a novel method: in-depth analysis of a single article with the aim of deriving quality criteria. The third and ultimate goal is to stimulate a broad and vivid debate on goodness in bioethics. Methods An initial literature search reveals a range of diverse quality criteria. In order to expand on the realm of such quality criteria, we perform an in-depth analysis of an article that is acclaimed for being exemplary. Results The analysis results in eleven specific quality criteria for good bioethics in three categories: argumentative, empirical, and dialectic. Although we do not claim that the identified criteria are universal or absolute, we argue that they are fruitful for fueling a continuous constitutive debate on what is “good bioethics.” Conclusion Identifying, debating, refining, and applying such criteria is an important part of defining and improving bioethics.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12910-018-0299-9QualityGoodnessMethodExcellenceExemplary |
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