Pure Cloning

This Element explores the rationality and morality of human reproductive cloning that does not involve genetic enhancements or other biological alterations in the individuals produced. This Element shows how the conceptual landscape changes when the distinction is made visible. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

List of contents

1. The scope and nature of the inquiry; 2. Bioutilitarian enthusiasm; 3. Kantian criticism and endorsement; 4. Aristotelian doubts; 5. Principlist pragmatism; 6. Values beyond utility; 7. Feminist variation; 8. Pure cloning as any reproduction; References.

Product details

• Authors: Matti Häyry, Tuija (Aalto University School of Business Takala, Takala Tuija
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2025
• EAN: 9781009644457
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0964445-7
• No. of pages: 78
• Series: Elements in Bioethics and Neuroethics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Applied psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / General, Ethics & moral philosophy, Bioethics, Genetic Engineering, Ethics and moral philosophy, Bio-ethics, Medical ethics and professional conduct, Medical ethics & professional conduct, Human reproduction, growth & development, Human reproduction, growth and development