Language and Terminology in Discussions of Moral Status

American Journal of Bioethics 24 (1):67-69 (2024)
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“I am a person” has more emotive appeal than “I am an entity with moral status.” While scientists and philosophers prefer precise terminology, the public and media favor general terminologies with...

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