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https://doi.org/10.21860/j.15.1.9
Jahr’s Arguments for the Protection of Plant Life and the Kantian Influence in His Bioethics
Marko Kos
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This paper analyzes Fritz Jahr’s contribution to the establishment of bioethics, emphasizing his protection of plant life and the Kantian influence. Jahr introduces the term “bioethical imperative”, a concept inspired by Kant’s categorical imperative and the Fifth Commandment “Thou shalt not Kill” - i.e. Jahr’s imperative invites respect for all life forms, including plants, thus expanding moral consideration beyond mankind. Jahr argues his stance regarding moral consideration using scientific, religious, philosophical, and poetic perspectives. The text shows how Jahr’s “moral philosophy” includes elements of compassion, love, and solidarity with all living creatures, showcasing authors who serve as relevant places for scientific and non-scientific perspectives. Jahr uses the works of his renowned contemporaries, scientists, and philosophers, including Wilhelm Windt, Gustav Theodore Fechner, and Immanuel Kant to support his hypotheses. By analyzing Jahr’s articles and ideas, this paper shows that his bioethics surpasses historical frameworks and is relevant in today’s ethical challenges of environmental protection and life in general.
Ključne riječi
Fritz Jahr; Immanuel Kant; plant ethics; bioethics
Hrčak ID:
321228
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Datum izdavanja:
6.10.2024.
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