Description
Book SynopsisThe Inheritable Modification Matrix is the culmination of Marilyn Coors' examination of ethics, religion and science in the context of human genetic modification. It aims to guide moral deliberations concerning the benefits and harms involved, and proposes an ethical boundary for this technology.
Trade ReviewA valuable contribution to an emergent branch of bioethics. * Bridges *
Coors offers an admirably clear rendering of the science and a level-headed assessment of the moral issues. * Religious Studies Review *
Much contemplative thought. Recommended. * CHOICE *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Part 2 Section 1: The Ethics of Human Genetic Modification Chapter 3 The Science Chapter 4 The Bioethical Issues Chapter 5 The Religious Issues Chapter 6 The Philosophical Issues Part 7 Section 2: The Moral Event: How should we live? Chapter 8 The Agent: How can we be good? Chapter 9 The Act: What is our duty? Chapter 10 The Circumstances: What is her context? Chapter 11 The Consequeces: How can we be happy? Part 12 Section 3: An Ethical Matrix Chapter 13 Inheritable Modifications Matrix
