TITLE:
An Analysis of Moral Factors Regarding the Use of Masks during COVID-19 Pandemic: An Understanding Based on Dewey’s View
AUTHORS:
Wen Zhang
KEYWORDS:
Dewey, Moral Factor, Mask, COVID-19
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.11 No.2,
February
21,
2023
ABSTRACT: During the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the correct use of masks,
as an effective protective means, was recommended by public health
institutions. However, it was found in real life that this suggestion might be
ignored, which cannot be simply summarized as an “immoral behavior” or
“irresponsible attitude”. The author attempts to make a theoretical analysis by
combining the above phenomenon with the view on moral factors proposed by John
Dewey, a famous American educator. It is believed in this paper that whether
masks are used or not is affected by a variety of moral factors at the levels
of individuals, society and countries. Various forces should be coordinated to
encourage people to take a rational, responsible attitude toward the use of
masks during this pandemic.