Dave Archard
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Dave Archard’s research sits at the intersection of bioethics, political philosophy, and the ethics of aging. He is best known for his incisive work on the moral implications of extending the human lifespan, particularly through advances in biogerontology. In his widely cited 2019 paper, “Ethical perspectives on advances in biogerontology,” Archard critically examines the ethical landscape shaped by rapidly developing anti-aging science and the demographic reality of an aging global population. With over a decade of influential scholarship, his work has garnered significant attention, including over 10 citations for this key paper alone. Archard’s contributions extend beyond lifespan ethics; he has also written extensively on children’s rights, consent, and the philosophy of the family. His ability to bridge abstract moral theory with pressing real-world dilemmas—such as the justice of distributing life-extending therapies—makes his research essential reading for students and scholars grappling with the ethical dimensions of human longevity.
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- 1Ethical perspectives on advances in biogerontology10 citations · 2019