The problem of good in the circle of bioethical discourse

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The article analyzes the problem related to the most important category of ethics and bioethics (good). The problem is that good as an act of mercy comes into fundamental conflict with the morality of achievement. At the same time, neglect of the act of mercy in modern conditions of supervisory capitalism threatens a catastrophic scenario for all mankind. The category of good is analyzed within the framework of a conservative version of bioethics. In this context, good is considered in two aspects: existential and political-legal. In the first case, good is defined as moral transcendence to Another, involving salvation, preservation of life, and help. In the second case, good is interpreted as the realization of the idea of equality and justice. It is pointed out that the realization of good (an act of mercy) is possible through the convergence of two processes: the return of traditional, humanitarian education based on direct, lively dialogue and spiritual growth, the moral awakening of the elites.

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Kirill S. Smirnov

Volgograd State Medical University

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Email: zzzzzz111@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7233-9052

PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Bioethics and Law

Russian Federation, Volgograd

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