Ethics of Survival: A Field Study in Gaza

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Authors: YOUNIS BAKR
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Abstract

This study explores the transformation of moral values among Gaza residents during famine conditions. Using a qualitative field-based approach, the research analyzes how concepts such as good, solidarity, and responsibility are redefined under survival pressure. The findings suggest that famine does not eliminate morality but reshapes it into a new framework of "Survival Ethics," where humans reorder their values to prioritize survival while maintaining some connection to their moral conscience.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Philosophical Ethics and Theory Society Economy and Ethics Research Development Ethics and Society

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN