ATS1264 Study Guide - Final Guide: Derek Parfit, In Vitro Fertilisation, Human Reproduction
5 Dec 2018
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General principles in the ethics of human reproduction: developed alongside ivf --> ivf allows fertilisation of an embryo alongside a woman"s body, was controversial, now is fairly common (has became normalised) First test tube baby born 40 years ago --> first ivf baby born shortly after. Reproductive liberty translates to negative right to reproduce (moral if not legal right) That is, a right not to be prevented from achieving your reproductive goals. Perhaps also some kinds of positive rights (other people have obligations to help you) As the state subsidizes art --> they are willing to help (assisting through public funding) Others must help (not everyone is obliged to help, but arguably some people have professional obligations to) Natural reproduction - wouldn"t want to say anyone has an obligation. Art - say that people do have an obligation. Derek parfit (1984): a woman would like to get pregnant.
