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June 7, 2026Bioethics NewsOpen Access

Public engagement and bioethics as natural allies

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CMChloé MayeurHMHeidi MertesMSMarlies Saelaert

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Overview

Theoretical analysis demonstrates how public engagement can enhance governance in bioethics, suggesting inclusive practices.

Key Points

  • This article explores the relationship between public engagement and bioethics, proposing they are complementary in fostering moral understanding.
  • Utilizes Walker's expressive-collaborative model to frame the discussion.
  • Examines the role of moral reasoning as a collective process.
  • Advocates for more inclusive engagement practices between laypeople and experts.
  • Highlights the necessity of intersubjective processes for legitimate governance in bioethics.
  • Argues that current engagement practices often limit mutual learning and knowledge exchange.
  • Suggests rethinking engagement approaches to enhance the collaboration between laypeople and experts.

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Mayeur et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a250ac07def13d035e1ac6fhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s40592-026-00292-3
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