The tension between individual liberty and public health safety
In short: Can a liberal democracy balance personal bodily autonomy with the collective need to prevent disease? This lecture examines the ethical friction between individual choice and state-mandated health measures.
Recorded at Barnard's Inn Hall in January 2023, Imogen Goold explores the moral landscape of mandatory vaccination. While acknowledging that vaccines have saved countless lives, the lecture addresses the persistent concerns regarding safety and potential harm that fuel public debate.
The core of the discussion centers on the limits of democratic freedom. It asks whether the state has a legitimate right to override parental choice or individual consent in the name of public safety, seeking a way to fight disease without compromising liberal values.
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