College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Date of Last Revision
2026-05-28 08:01:50
Major
Philosophy
Honors Course
Sr. Honors Project in Philosophy 001
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Date of Expected Graduation
Winter 2024
Abstract
This is a deep ethical analysis of the act of non-consensual intervention that discusses the distinction between voluntary and involuntary intervention and explains when it would be considered appropriate and inappropriate to intervene in someone else's life. This paper presents an argument for the right to autonomy, including specific scenarios like consensual types of intervention (psychological therapy), religious intervention (specifically involving LGBTQ conversion therapy), and situations where the person is potentially harming themselves or others. There will also be an interpretation of autonomy and the claim to authority through the lens of Utilitarianism and Kantian ethics.
Research Sponsor
John Huss
First Reader
Travis Hreno
Second Reader
Chris Buford
Honors Faculty Advisor
Chris Buford
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Community Engaged Scholarship
Yes
Recommended Citation
Tipton, Landyn, "The Ethics of Involuntary Intervention" (2024). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2239.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2239
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