A theory of unborn life
Subtitle: from abortion to genetic manipulation
By: Anja J. Karnein
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York City
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780199782475
Subjects: Genetic engineering; Fetus; Bioethics; Law and legislation; Unborn children (Law); Legal status, laws
Description: In light of biomedical technologies, such as artificial reproduction, stem cell research, and genetic selection, the question of what we owe to future persons is as contested as ever. Here, Karnein provides a novel theory that shows how our commitments to persons can help us make sense of our obligations to unborn life.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Embryos and future persons; title: The human dignity of embryos? : the German case; title: The moral anonymity of embryos : the American case; title: The limits of reproductive choice and distributive justice; title: Troubling intuitions : Jürgen Habermas and the dangers of changing human nature; title: Future persons and their independence.