De la décolonisation du discours de la bioéthique à une bioéthique ivoirienne efficiente

This thesis entitled "From the Decolonization of Bioethics Discourse to an Efficient Ivorian Bioethics" is rooted in a critical reflection aimed at adapting universal bioethical frameworks to the sociocultural realities of Côte d'Ivoire. It stems from the observation that dominant bioethical paradigms, heavily influenced by individualistic and universalist principles rooted in Western culture, are often ill-suited to African societies where communal, spiritual, and tradition-based approaches play a central role. These paradigms, codified in documents such as the Nuremberg Code and the Declaration of Helsinki, struggle to effectively integrate into the Ivorian context, thereby deepening the disconnect between international norms and local practices. This disconnect reflects an epistemic hegemony inherited from colonial structures, underscoring the need to decolonize bioethical discourse. To address this issue, the research employs theoretical tools from postcolonial studies to deconstruct the foundations of Western bioethical paradigms, often perceived as hegemonic, and propose an alternative grounded in Ivorian specificities. The methodological approach follows three interdependent steps: deconstruction, which critiques the universalist biases and limitations of imported bioethical frameworks; disconnection, advocating for conceptual emancipation by emphasizing local sociocultural particularities; and reconstruction, which seeks to develop contextualized bioethics tailored to the community-oriented and spiritual values of Ivorian society, while remaining aligned with global ethical and justice standards. The thesis demonstrates that to be relevant and efficient, Ivorian bioethics must draw on narrative ethics and the ethics of care, which emphasize interpersonal relationships, interdependence, and dialogue. These approaches stand in contrast to the procedural and individualistic ethics prevalent in Western paradigms. Moreover, integrating local values such as Côte d'Ivoire's specific form of secularism, strong religious influence, and communal dynamics is identified as a key driver for enhancing the effectiveness and social acceptability of bioethical practices. This approach reconciles universal ethical imperatives with local particularities, offering an inclusive and innovative model.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph. D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Doctorat

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Philosophie et éthique

Grantor dc:publisher

Université de Sherbrooke

Year dc:date.issued

2025

Author dc:creator

• Gnahy, Tinne Nebomin Amour

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Lacroix, André
• Karamoko, Abou

• Bioéthique ivoirienne
• Décolonisation
• Études postcoloniales
• Hégémonie épistémique
• Déconstruction
• Reconstruction
• Déconnexion
• Approches narratives
• Éthique de la sollicitude (care)
• Contextualisation
• Normes bioéthiques universelles
• Autonomie individuelle
• Valeurs locales
• Particularisme culturel
• Modèle inclusif
• Ivorian bioethics
• Decolonization
• Postcolonial studies
• Epistemic hegemony
• Disconnection
• Narrative ethics
• Ethics of care
• Contextualization
• Universal bioethical norms
• Individual autonomy
• Local values
• Cultural particularism
• Inclusive model

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Language dc:language.iso

fr

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/11143/22861

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:usherbrooke.scholaris.ca:11143/22861