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Altruism vs. Financial Incentives in Transplantation Ethics (Enghish version)

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  • Mihaela FRUNZA

    (Lecturer Ph.D., “Babes-Bolyai” University from Cluj)

  • Cristina GAVRILUTA

    (Associate Professor Ph.D., “Al. I. Cuza” University from Iasi)

Abstract

The metaphor of gift (“the gift of life”) has represented a dominant topic in transplantation ethics. It is based on the act of donating altruistically an organ, either after one’s death, or during one’s life. However, taking into account the current organ shortage, the idea of gift and the virtue of altruism have started to be discussed and problematized by several authors, who deem them insufficient for balancing the proportion between sick patients and the number of available organs. Thus, various ways of financial compensations are put forward – from reimbursing some expenses, to the actual selling of organs. The paper will tackle the limitations and ethical worries entailed by these alternatives.

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  • Mihaela FRUNZA & Cristina GAVRILUTA, 2011. "Altruism vs. Financial Incentives in Transplantation Ethics (Enghish version)," Logos Universalitate Mentalitate Educatie Noutate - Sectiunea Filosofie si Stiinte umaniste/ Logos Universality Mentality Education Novelty - Section: Philosophy and Humanistic Sciences, Editura Lumen, Department of Economics, vol. 1, pages 139-149, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:lum:rev16f:v:1:y:2011:i::p:139-149
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    Keywords

    transplantation ethics; altruism; financial incentives; case study; gift;
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    JEL classification:

    • A23 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Graduate
    • Y80 - Miscellaneous Categories - - Related Disciplines - - - Related Disciplines

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