Disability & Society· 2017Q1
Against purity: living ethically in compromised times
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Short summary
This paper argues against the pursuit of 'purity' in ethical living, proposing instead a framework for navigating unavoidable compromises in a complex world.
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Key points
- Ethical 'purity' is an unrealistic and potentially harmful ideal.
- Interconnectedness necessitates unavoidable compromises in ethical living.
- A pragmatic approach involves acknowledging and navigating these compromises.
- Critical self-awareness of one's own ethical compromises is essential.
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Abstract
Alexis Shotwell’s introduction, describing the mundane activity of washing her hands with a bar of soap with purity printed on it in an aeroplane toilet, is a self-critical opening. Throughout, the...
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