An Analysis of the Non-distinction between Weakness of Will and Compulsion: With a Discussion on Its Application in Medical Practice
Journal Title: Medicine and Philosophy - Year 2024, Vol 45, Issue 22
Abstract
Research on the moral attribution of weakness of will and compulsion primarily encompasses the standard view, the identificationist view, and the revisionism. The standard view posits that an individual's control over desires is the core distinction between the two, while the identificationist view use the degree of identification with desires as the criterion. However, both perspectives are grounded in the backward-looking approach and thus fail to effectively address the distinction between weakness of will and compulsion. Revisionism, by challenging the standard and the identification view and adopting the forward-looking approach, suggests that individuals may still bear moral responsibility even when actions stem from compulsion, thereby eliminating the boundary between the two. Compared to other perspectives, revisionism presents distinct advantages and is better suited for application in medical practice.
Authors and Affiliations
Yang LIU,Zining ZHANG,
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP758799
- DOI -
- Views 18
- Downloads 0
Frontier Issues and Theoretical Explorations in the Contemporary Research of History of Medicine: A Review of Facing Illness: A Study on the History of Modern Medicine in China
Professor Zhang Da-qing's new book, Facing Illness: A Study on the History of Modern Medicine in China, brings together his major research achievements in the fields of medical history research and education. The book is...
A Study of Public Trust in Expert Systems during Public Health Emergencies
The risk society is filled with uncertainty, as social risk factors are constantly increasing, trust relationships between the public and expert systems in public health emergencies are plagued by issues such as "limited...
Analyzing the Supply-Demand Imbalance in Village-Level Healthcare Services from a Supply-Side Structural Reform Perspective
Addressing the challenges of relatively weak village-level healthcare services and the urgent need to enhance the quality of rural healthcare workers in China, this study applies a supply-side structural reform perspecti...
Ethical Reflections on HIV Cure Research: Values and Challenges
The limitations of current antiretroviral therapy have accelerated global efforts to explore HIV cure strategies; however, the rapid advancement in this field has also raised complex ethical issues.The article first clar...
A Scoping Review of Stigmatization in Gaming Disorder
This scoping review examines domestic and international research on the stigmatization associated with gaming disorder, exploring its characteristics, causes, effects, and interventions. Ten themes of gaming disorder sti...