Description
Book SynopsisIn this timely collection, some of the world''s leading ethicists grapple with the variety of issues posed by human embryonic stem cell research.
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- Investigates the moral status of the embryo including the creation of chimeras and paying for gametes (eggs and sperm) and embryos for research purposes
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- Provides a thorough evaluation of the ethics and politics of regulating hESC research, and the privacy, confidentiality, and informed consent in the conduct of research and clinical investigations
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- Essential reading for scientists, philosophers, policy makers, and all who are interested in the ethical conduct of science
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- Contributors include David DeGrazia, Lori Gruen, Elizabeth Harman, John Harris, Jeff McMahan, Don Marquis and Peter Singer
Trade Review"Recommended reading for all who have their doubts … .The book works impressively and convincingly through the various arguments related to stem cell research." (
Ethical Perspectives, Autumn 2009)
Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors.
1. Introduction: Laura Grabel and Lori Gruen.
2. The Ambiguity of the Embryo: Ethical Inconsistency in the Human Embryonic Stem Cell Debate: Katrien Devolder and John Harri.
3. Killing Embryos for Stem Cell Research: Jeff McMahan.
4. The Moral-Principle Objection to Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research: Don Marquis.
5. How is the Ethics of Stem Cell Research Different from the Ethics of Abortion?: Elizabeth Harman.
6. Respecting Human Embryos within Stem Cell Research: Seeking Harmony: Bertha Alvarez Manninen.
7. Rescuing Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research: The Possibility of Embryo Reconstitution after Stem Cell Derivation: Katrien Devolder and Christopher M. Ward.
8. The Moral Status of Stem Cells: Agata Sagan and Peter Singer.
9. Oocytes for Sale?: Lori Gruen.
10. Human-Animal Chimeras: Human Dignity, Moral Status, and Species Prejudice: David Degrazia.
11. Why No Compromise is Possible: Torbjörn Tännsjö.
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