The world of bioethics is defined by four basic principles: autonomy, justice, beneficence and nonmaleficence. Healthcare practitioners use these principles as their guiding force when evaluating the ...

This continues a blog series about my new paper, "The Limits of Church Autonomy." My first post (here) introduces the idea of church autonomy. The second (here) describes areas of confusion among ...

From disability rights to Black Lives Matter to the environmental movement, bodily autonomy can bring together disparate strands of the American left. A woman dressed as the Statue of Liberty ...

The Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade has re-focused attention on the moral principle of "My Body, My Choice," advanced by the pro-choice movement. I agree with both the general principle, and ...

Type to search articles, cases, and authors. Press ↵ to view all results. Ratio Decidendi is a recurring series by Stephanie Barclay exploring the reasoning – from practical considerations to deep ...

The ethical principle of autonomy refers to self-determination and encompasses veracity, disclosure/informed consent, confidentiality, and promise keeping. [4] Applying the principle of autonomy to ...

Some bioethicists regard respect for autonomy as lending firm support to the right to choose abortion, arguing that if a pregnant person wishes to end their pregnancy, the state should not interfere.