Enhancing Evolution : The Ethical Case for Making Better People

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In Enhancing Evolution, leading bioethicist John Harris dismantles objections to genetic engineering, stem-cell research, designer babies, and cloning and makes an ethical case for biotechnology that is both forthright and rigorous. Human enhancement, Harris argues, is a good thing--good morally, go...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Harris, John
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2010.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Human reproductive technology > Moral and ethical aspects.
Genetic engineering > Moral and ethical aspects.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Genetics & Genomics.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Business Ethics.
Procreation medicalement assistee > Aspect moral.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:In Enhancing Evolution, leading bioethicist John Harris dismantles objections to genetic engineering, stem-cell research, designer babies, and cloning and makes an ethical case for biotechnology that is both forthright and rigorous. Human enhancement, Harris argues, is a good thing--good morally, good for individuals, good as social policy, and good for a genetic heritage that needs serious improvement. Enhancing Evolution defends biotechnological interventions that could allow us to live longer, healthier, and even happier lives by, for example, providing us with immunity from cancer and HIV.
Physical Description:1 online resource (272 pages).
ISBN:9781400836383

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