Notharming
Notharming is a term used to describe actions or policies that are intended to avoid causing harm. This concept is central to various fields, including ethics, law, medicine, and environmentalism. In ethics, the principle of "do no harm" is a fundamental tenet, emphasizing the moral obligation to refrain from causing suffering or injury to others.
In the medical field, the Hippocratic Oath famously includes the pledge to "first, do no harm." This
In law, the concept of not harming others is enshrined in statutes that prohibit assault, battery, and
The idea of notharming can also be applied to technological development and social policies. For instance,