Informed Consent: Autonomy and Self-Ownership

Archard, David (2008) Informed Consent: Autonomy and Self-Ownership. Journal of Applied Philosophy, 25 (1). pp. 19-34. ISSN 1468-5930

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Abstract

Using the example of an unconsented mouth swab I criticise the view that an action of this kind taken in itself is wrongful in respect of its being a violation of autonomy. This is so much inasmuch as autonomy merits respect only with regard to ‘critical life choices’. I consider the view that such an action is nevertheless harmful or risks serious harm. I also respond to two possible suggestions: that the action is of a kind that violates autonomy; and, that the class of such actions violates autonomy. I suggest that the action is wrongful in as much as it is a bodily trespass. I consider, and criticise, two ways of understanding how morally I stand to my own body: as owner and as sovereign. In respect of the latter I consider Arthur Ripstein's recent defence of a sovereignty principle. Finally I criticise an attempt by Joel Feinberg to explain bodily trespass in terms of personal autonomy.

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Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Journal of Applied Philosophy
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34175
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Deposited On:
08 Sep 2010 09:29
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