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- Published on: 18 May 2017The Janus-faced character of DBS - A Reply to Walter GlannonShow More
In J Med Ethics 2009 (35) Walter Glannon [i] claims that deep brain stimulation (DBS) improves symptoms of some conditions, but could also have impact on thought, personality, and behaviour. His argument – although rich and in detail – misses three important points:
(1) Why should the disruption of thematic unity of one`s life story always be a harm? Glannon appeals to our intuitions when he claims that cohere...
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