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Abstract
Torbjörn Tännsjö has written a clear and thought-provoking book on healthcare priority setting. He argues that different branches of ethical theory-utilitarianism, egalitarianism, and prioritarianism-are in general agreement on real-world healthcare priorities, and that it is human irrationality that stands in the way of complying with their recommendations. While I am generally sympathetic to the overall project and line of argumentation taken bv the book, this paper raises two concerns with Tännsjö's argument. First, that he is wrong to set aside deontic constraints as irrelevant or as pointing hi the same direction as consequentialism. Secondly, mat his argument against prioritarianism in favor of utilitarianism is insufficient and under-developed. Given these problems, I conclude that we should welcome Tännsjö's contribution but with these qualifications in mind.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Diametros |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 68 |
Pages (from-to) | 33-45 |
ISSN | 1733-5566 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Keywords
- Healthcare priority setting
- Prioritarianism, Utilitarianism, Human dignity
- Tännsjö
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