Freedom to box

被引：11

作者：

Warburton, N ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Open Univ, Dept Philosophy, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, Bucks, England

来源：

JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ETHICS | 1998年 / 24卷 / 01期

关键词：

boxing; freedom; paternalism; British Medical Association; brain damage; sport;

D O I：

10.1136/jme.24.1.56

中图分类号：

B82 [伦理学（道德学）];

学科分类号：

摘要：

The British Medical Association wants to criminalise all boxing. This article examines the logic of the arguments it uses and finds them wanting. The move from medical evidence about the risk of brain damage to the conclusion that boxing should be banned is nor warranted The BMA's arguments are a combination of inconsistent paternalism and legal moralism. Consistent application of the principles implicit in the BMA's arguments would lead to absurd consequences and to severe limitations being put on individual freedom.

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