More philosophical work needed in One Health on ethical frameworks and theory

Authors

Jane Johnson
Christopher J. Degeling, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

145744

Publication Details

Johnson, J. & Degeling, C. (2020). More philosophical work needed in One Health on ethical frameworks and theory. Journal of Medical Ethics, 46 (10), 705-706.

Abstract

Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2020. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ. We thank Zohar Lederman and Benjamin Capps for engaging with our paper on One Health (OH) and ethical frameworks, however we want to take issue with them on three points. First, they appear to misunderstand the distinction we appeal to between ethical theory and ethical frameworks, and so misinterpret what we are trying to achieve in our paper. Second, in spite of what they seem to imply, we agree that an OH approach can obscure differences in values, and that to progress the field there needs to be recognition of competing values and their implications for OH. Finally, we are puzzled by their interest in pursuing a deliberative process, as this seems at odds with other positions they take in their paper, and also opens up many questions that need to be addressed.