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Racje i emocje w dyskusji na temat ingerencji genetycznych w ludzką prokreację
Reasons and Emotions in the Discussion on Genetic Intervention in Human Procreation

Author(s): Marta Soniewicka
Subject(s): Philosophy, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Civil Law, Ethics / Practical Philosophy
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: assited procreaction; genetics; genetic engineering; genome edition; genetic selection

Summary/Abstract: In this paper, there were presented ethical arguments concerning the application of modern techniques of genetic intervention in human procreation. In particular, the rationalistic arguments in favour of genetic interventions were critically presented, namely the argument on ethical neutrality of technology, liberal argument on procreative freedom and argument on genetic enhancement. There were also analysed the negative emotional reaction to genetic engineering. The main aim of the paper was to express the cognitive element from these emotions enabling a wider understanding of human procreation and the values of parent-child relations.

  • Issue Year: 67/2019
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 73-91
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish