A Strong Remedy to a Weak Ethical Defence of Homeopathy

Journal of Bioethical Inquiry 12 (4):549-553 (2015)
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Abstract

In this article, I indicate and illustrate several flaws in a recent “ethical defence” of homeopathy. It transpires that the authors’ arguments have several features in common with homeopathic remedies, including strong claims, a lack of logic or evidence, and no actual effect

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David M. Shaw
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