PHI 2396 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Cloning, Human Cloning, Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer
8 May 2016
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Author david resnik (not responsible for the text) The natural law approach: it is a vague theory that originated from the middle ages in europe. The human form has inherent worth and any tampering with it will destroy. Neo-darwanian approach: nature is wise and any attempt to change nature"s design is vain and foolish (and also dangerous) Resnik"s problem: natural design and natural selection are not perfect; we should not ignore human carelessness in experimentation as a more probable cause for damage to humanity. Strongest approach: the world was created by a god and it is wrong to tamper with god"s creation. Resnik"s problem: non-believers wont be convinced; theologians are divided on why god gave us the knowledge of genetics in the place. Resnik thinks this approach can never win. The right of the future generations: against genetic enhancement and forms of genetic therapy. Resnik"s problem: the concept of right applied to an unborn entity, is rather controversial.
