Genes and future people : philosophical issues in human genetics /

The book is a sustained philosophical reflection on some of the metaphysical and moral issues presented by genetics and different forms of genetic intervention.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Glannon, Walter
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Boulder, Colo. : Westview Press, 2001.
Temas:
Human genetics > Moral and ethical aspects.
Human genetics > Philosophy.
Medical genetics.
Medicine > Philosophy.
Genetics, Medical
Philosophy, Medical
Génétique humaine > Aspect moral.
Génétique humaine > Philosophie.
Génétique médicale.
Médecine > Philosophie.
MEDICAL > Ethics.
Bioethik
Humangenetik
Genetica.
Toekomstverwachtingen.
Filosofische aspecten.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The Reach of Genes: Biology, Metaphysics, Morality
  • Genes and Disease
  • Biological and Personal Identity
  • Two Senses of "Life"
  • How Genes Influence the Identities of Persons
  • Moral Implications
  • Genetic Information, Obligation, and the Prevention of Lives
  • Genetic Testing, Screening, and Information
  • Moral Asymmetry and Harm
  • Life Stages
  • Should Some Lives Be Prevented?
  • Giving Priority to the Worse Off
  • Gene Therapy and Genetic Enhancement
  • Gene Therapy: Problems and a Paradox
  • Access and Allocation Issues
  • Genetic Enhancement
  • Negative and Positive Eugenics: Is There a Slippery Slope?
  • The Morality of Human Cloning
  • Biological Factors
  • Means and Ends
  • Cloning Body Parts
  • Eugenics Again?
  • Extending the Human Life Span
  • Cells and Senescence
  • An Evolutionary Trade-Off
  • Intergenerational Equality and Fairness
  • Prudential Concern About the Future.

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