Abstract

ESCOBAR-PICASSO, Emilio  and  ESCOBAR-COSME, Ana Laura. Principal theoretical aspects of philosophy in bioethics. Bol. Med. Hosp. Infant. Mex. [online]. 2010, vol.67, n.3, pp.196-203. ISSN 1665-1146.

Throughout history, mankind has attempted to place value and meaning to their lives. Based on several observations, man has created a philosophical view that explains its existence and the universe around him. This has had application in ethics and later in bioethics, which tries to unite science with not only human life, but also to all living things. Various facts and scientific and technological advances have contributed to the creation and development of bioethics. In practice, bioethics is based on philosophy and has generated numerous theoretical themes among which the following dominate today: utilitarianism, universalism, personalism and principalism (beneficence, justice, nonmaleficence and autonomy). The main claim of bioethics is the survival of mankind and the planet on which it lives.

Keywords : philosophy; bioethics; beneficence; autonomy.

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