Seeking Perfection: A Kantian Look at Human Genetic Engineering |
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Authors: | Martin Gunderson |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Philosophy, Macalester College, St. Paul, MN, 55105, U.S.A |
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Abstract: | It is tempting to argue that Kantian moral philosophy justifies prohibiting both human germ-line genetic engineering and non-therapeutic
genetic engineering because they fail to respect human dignity. There are, however, good reasons for resisting this temptation.
In fact, Kant’s moral philosophy provides reasons that support genetic engineering—even germ-line and non-therapeutic. This
is true of Kant’s imperfect duties to seek one’s own perfection and the happiness of others. It is also true of the categorical
imperative. Kant’s moral philosophy does, however, provide limits to justifiable genetic engineering. |
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Keywords: | Categorical imperative dignity genetic engineering germ-line engineering Kant |
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