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Balancing cultural pluralism and universal bioethical standards: a multiple strategy

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If we want to take firm the importance of universal principles in Bioethics, but at the same time we want to take seriously the importance of cultural diversity and pluralism, it is necessary to adopt a multifaceted approach. In the article I argue that a possible way out is a sort of hermeneutic approach, in order to reduce the ambivalence that stems from the dual recognition of cultural diversity and universal value of human rights. Through this approach conflicting principles and traditions can be harmonized within a common framework, at least to some extent. Such an approach, in my perspective, can be implemented as a strategy of interpretation, which can hold together different conceptions and common principles.

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Macioce, F. Balancing cultural pluralism and universal bioethical standards: a multiple strategy. Med Health Care and Philos 19, 393–402 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11019-016-9691-8

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