Freedom and Viruses
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چکیده
A common argument against lockdowns is that they restrict freedom. On this view, might be effective in protecting public health, but their impact on freedom purely negative. This article challenges view. It argues while freedom, so too do viruses. Since viruses and protect us from viruses, can the harmful effects have The problem we face not necessarily versus health. Sometimes it itself—or its value or distribution—that provides reason for lockdowns.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Ethics
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['1539-297X', '0014-1704']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1086/719516