Ethics of Genetic Engineering

by Harris, Nancy

• ISBN13: 9780737723717
• ISBN10: 0737723718
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-11
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr

Summary

As the field of genetic engineering continues to develop, a host of new ethical dilemmas are created. Many ethicists believe that it is our moral duty to pursue the new genetic technologies for the benefit of mankind. Others see this tinkering with nature as ethically unacceptable. This text debates the central issues of genetic modification, including human cloning, genetically modified foods and altering the genes of our descendants.

Table of Contents

Introduction	8	(3)
An Overview of the Ethical Debates in Genetic Engineering	11	(5)
Desmond S.T. Nicholl
Genetic Engineering Has Many Benefits for Society	16	(10)
Genetic Engineering Will Be Used for Destructive Purposes	26	(7)
John Gray
Human Germ Line Engineering Is Unethical	33	(9)
Richard Hayes
Agricultural Biotechnology Provides Many Benefits Worldwide	42	(16)
Maureen A. Mackey
Charles R. Santerre
Agricultural Biotechnology Companies Sacrifice the Environment for Economic Gain	58	(10)
Sonja A. Schmitz
Cloning Humans Is Ethical	68	(17)
Ronald M. Green
Cloning Humans Is Unethical	85	(15)
Embryonic Stem Cell Research Is Ethical	100	(8)
Michael D. West
Embryonic Stem Cell Research Is Not Ethical	108	(8)
Dennis P. Hollinger
More Legislation Is Needed to Regulate the Genetic Engineering of Animals	116	(11)
Andrew B. Perzigian
Organizations to Contact	127	(5)
Bibliography	132	(5)
Index	137