Ethics of Survival: A Field Study in Gaza
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