On Deontic Truth and Values

Abstract

This article analyzes the thesis of ethical relativism, as defended by Alchourrón and Bulygin (1983). These authors offer, on the one hand, a suggestive conception according to which the question “what are our obligations?” is equivalent to thinking about what is to be done; on the other hand, they defend a relativist conception of ethics. They present three objections to constructivist accounts of ethics that are not relativist: a) the argument of the burden of the proof; b) a version of the dilemma of Euthyphro, and c) the argument of particularism. This article presents counterarguments to these objections in the attempt to show that they are not conclusive and that a space therefore remains for objectivity in the normative sphere.

Graft and Patient Outcomes of Kidney Transplant Tourism: A Single-Center Experience

“…Renal transplantation is the treatment of choice for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). It is associated with better quality of life and patient survival when compared with other renal replacement modalities, such as hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis 1 2 3 The major factor limiting transplantation is the expanding supply-demand mismatch between organs available for transplantation and patients on need which leads to the prolonged waiting time for kidney transplantation. 4 In Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of ESRD treated by dialysis is estimated to be 604 cases/per million people .…”