Ethics, Dementia and Severe Communication Problems

Erna Alant

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Ethics, Dementia and Severe Communication Problems

Erna Alant

Published in Humanities and Social Sciences (Volume 4, Issue 2-1)

Received: 29 October 2015 Accepted: 3 January 2016 Published: 13 May 2016

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Emmanuel Levinas [1] argued that ethics cannot be regarded as a set of principles, rules or norms, but rather that the fundamental basis of ethics is communication and negotiated decision-making. This article explores the conditions necessary for ethical behavior to occur, as explored by Murray [2], by focusing on two relevant issues: firstly the ability of the individual to announce themselves, i. e. their ability to open up or share of themselves, and secondly, their ability to represent themselves in issues surrounding decision-making. These two issues will be explored by referring to people with severe dementia and those who have severe communication problems. The paper includes the voice of the individual as well as the voice of those who interact with individuals with severe communication problems.

Published in	Humanities and Social Sciences (Volume 4, Issue 2-1) This article belongs to the Special Issue Ethical Sensitivity: A Multidisciplinary Approach
DOI	10.11648/j.hss.s.2016040201.16
Page(s)	37-40
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Ethics, Dementia, Severe Communication Problems

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