Opting out : conscience and cooperation in a pluralistic society /
Oderberg, David S.,
Opting out : conscience and cooperation in a pluralistic society / David S. Oderberg. - 1 online resource (xi, 136 pages)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 130-135).
Introduction -- The attack on freedom of conscience -- The state of the law : unclear and inadequate -- Law needs philosophy : ethical principles of cooperation -- Application to contested cases -- Freedom of conscience : how far can it go? -- Policy guidelines : time for parliaments and courts to take notice.
Should people with deeply held objections to certain practices be allowed to opt out of involvement with them? Should a Christian baker who objects to homosexuality be allowed to deny service to a customer seeking a cake for a gay wedding? Should a Catholic nurse be able to refuse to contribute to the provision of abortions without losing her job? The law increasingly answers no to such questions. But David Oderberg argues that this is a mistake. He contends that in such cases, opting out should be understood as part of a right of dissociation - and that this right needs better legal protection than it now enjoys.
9780255367622 (electronic book) 0255367627 (electronic book)
Liberty of conscience.
Freedom of religion.
Cultural pluralism--Religious aspects.
Legal polycentricity.
Liberté de conscience.
Liberté religieuse.
Diversité culturelle--Aspect religieux.
Pluralisme juridique.
RELIGION--Christian Life--Social Issues.
RELIGION--Christianity--General.
Cultural pluralism--Religious aspects.
Freedom of religion.
Legal polycentricity.
Liberty of conscience.
Electronic books.
BV741 / .O34 2018eb
261.7/2
Opting out : conscience and cooperation in a pluralistic society / David S. Oderberg. - 1 online resource (xi, 136 pages)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 130-135).
Introduction -- The attack on freedom of conscience -- The state of the law : unclear and inadequate -- Law needs philosophy : ethical principles of cooperation -- Application to contested cases -- Freedom of conscience : how far can it go? -- Policy guidelines : time for parliaments and courts to take notice.
Should people with deeply held objections to certain practices be allowed to opt out of involvement with them? Should a Christian baker who objects to homosexuality be allowed to deny service to a customer seeking a cake for a gay wedding? Should a Catholic nurse be able to refuse to contribute to the provision of abortions without losing her job? The law increasingly answers no to such questions. But David Oderberg argues that this is a mistake. He contends that in such cases, opting out should be understood as part of a right of dissociation - and that this right needs better legal protection than it now enjoys.
9780255367622 (electronic book) 0255367627 (electronic book)
Liberty of conscience.
Freedom of religion.
Cultural pluralism--Religious aspects.
Legal polycentricity.
Liberté de conscience.
Liberté religieuse.
Diversité culturelle--Aspect religieux.
Pluralisme juridique.
RELIGION--Christian Life--Social Issues.
RELIGION--Christianity--General.
Cultural pluralism--Religious aspects.
Freedom of religion.
Legal polycentricity.
Liberty of conscience.
Electronic books.
BV741 / .O34 2018eb
261.7/2