PsychologyAugust 2, 2026
bioethics
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Definition
The study of ethical issues arising from advances in biology, medicine, and technologies that affect human life.
Etymology
The term is a combination of the Greek 'bios' (life) and 'ethikos' (pertaining to character or ethics). It was coined in the 20th century to specifically address the moral dilemmas created by rapid progress in medical science.
In the news
The article uses bioethics to describe the field that has traditionally focused on individual independence, which the author argues should instead adopt a more relational perspective.
Is autonomy relational?
Read the full article ↗Times of Malta