Conscience and Moral Tyranny

Moral claims based on conscience are increasingly prominent among both health professionals and the general public. These claims are typically treated with deference, and moral examination of them is confined to their impact on others. Such deference is rooted in religious tolerance and an embrace o...

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Published in:Perspectives in biology and medicine 2015-10, Vol.58 (4), p.526-534
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