Enseñanzas de la pandemia COVID-19. El reencuentro con la vulnerabilidad humana

Abstract

The pandemic caused by the new virus COVID-19 has shaken humanity due to its serious repercussions in many fields, not only in health, but also at an economic, political, and social level. From the ethical perspective, crises always lead to reflection, and in this case, the re-encounter with an aspect of the human condition, vulnerability, has been evident. Today's extreme hedonistic and autonomous society has tried to forget about this aspect, which makes it uncomfortable, but which cannot be ignored with this terrible crisis. Vulnerability also has an important ethical aspect, and therefore its recognition and the will to minimise its effects is necessary. The present reflection is based on the thoughts of Martha Nussbaum, who provides a joint vision on the consideration of vulnerability and justice; a very necessary approach in today's society.