HTW 309 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Historical Trauma, Harm Principle, Individualism
24 Jan 2020
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Historical events may lead to conditions of social inequity with effects extending to future generations. Colonization piece -- substituting one way of life for another. The common good: consists primarily of having the social systems, institutions, and environments on which we all depend work in a manner that benefits all people -- velasquez, shankes, meyers. We face a choice between a society where people accept modest sacrifices for a common good or a more contentious society where groups selfishly protect their own benefit -- samuelson. Harm principle -- can only control something if it hurts someone else. What is the limitation -- what can"t we do. Can"t infringe on other people"s well being. Should the community/ government limit individual liberties for the. Ethical norms and values -- origins of health. Good health is viewed as a function of personal lifestyle choices. Poor health results because individuals fail to assume adequate responsibility for their health and well- being.
