Case Against Perfection Ethics in the Age of Genetic Engineering

Name: Case Against Perfection Ethics in the Age of Genetic Engineering
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ISBN: 9780674019270

ISBN-10: 067401927X

ISBN-13: 9780674019270

Edition: 2007

Authors: Michael J. Sandel

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Breakthroughs in genetics present us with a promise and a predicament. The promise is that we will soon be able to treat and prevent a host of debilitating diseases. The predicament is that our newfound genetic knowledge may enable us to manipulate our nature--to enhance our genetic traits and those of our children. Although most people find at least some forms of genetic engineering disquieting, it is not easy to articulate why. What is wrong with re-engineering our nature? The Case against Perfection explores these and other moral quandaries connected with the quest to perfect ourselves and our children. Michael Sandel argues that the pursuit of perfection is flawed for reasons that go…

Book details

List price: $23.50
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Publication date: 5/1/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 176
Size: 4.50" wide x 7.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English




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Bionic Athletes



Designer Children, Designing Parents



The Old Eugenics and the New



Mastery and Gift


Epilogue. Embryo Ethics: The Stem Cell Debate


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