The question of whether activism should be overtly embraced as part of the bioethicist's role deserves serious consideration. Like others, we agree that bioethics is inescapably partisan; bioethical deliberation is based on trying to determine morally relevant features of situations and morally justifiable outcomes. Where disagreement arises is over the degree to which bioethicists should be activists. Meyers argues for a somewhat circumscribed role, limited to action on ethically concerning institutional matters, for those who are financially independent of the institutions. We take a broader view, arguing that some issues are so morally egregious that there is a duty to take a stand against them, even if the prospects of success are dim. There is a need for further debate, sharing of experiences, and analysis of case studies, to support bioethicists who take a stand.

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行动主义和生命伦理：站在重要的事情上

作为生物伦理学家角色的一部分，激进主义是否应该被公开接受的问题值得认真考虑。像其他人一样，我们同意生物伦理学不可避免地带有党派色彩。生物伦理审议是基于试图确定情况的道德相关特征和道德上合理的结果。出现分歧的地方在于生物伦理学家应该成为积极分子的程度。迈耶斯认为，对于那些在经济上独立于机构的人来说，角色有些受限，仅限于在伦理上与机构事务相关的行动。我们采取更广泛的观点，认为有些问题在道德上是如此恶劣，以至于即使成功的前景暗淡，我们也有责任采取反对它们的立场。需要进一步辩论、分享经验和分析案例研究，.