The conventional contrast between "normative" philosophical and "empirical" social science perspectives on medical ethics draws bright a distinction. One need not be a philosopher to raise normative or a sociologist to practice empirical research. The best work in both should recognize the different ways in which they each join reflection and empirical description.
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