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Genetics and Christian Ethics: New Studies in Christian Ethics, cartea 25

Autor Celia Deane-Drummond
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 23 noi 2005
In the immediate future we are likely to witness significant developments in human genetic science. It is therefore of critical importance that Christian ethics engages with the genetics debate, since it affects not just the way we perceive ourselves and the natural world, but also has wider implications for our society. This book considers ethical issues arising out of specific practices in human genetics, including genetic screening, gene patenting, gene therapy, genetic counselling as well as feminist concerns. Genetics and Christian Ethics argues for a particular theo-ethical approach that derives from a modified version of virtue ethics, drawing particularly on a Thomistic understanding of the virtues, especially prudence or practical wisdom and justice. The book demonstrates that a theological voice is highly relevant to contested ethical debates about genetics.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780521536370
ISBN-10: 0521536375
Pagini: 306
Dimensiuni: 154 x 229 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.49 kg
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Colecția Cambridge University Press
Seria New Studies in Christian Ethics

Locul publicării:Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cuprins

Introduction; 1. A recovery of virtue for the ethics of genetics; 2. Theological principles; 3. Living in the shadow of eugenics; 4. Genetic testing and screening; 5. Genetic counselling; 6. Gene therapies; 7. Genetic patenting; 8. Women and genetic technologies; 9. Genetics and environmental concern; Postscript: concluding remarks.

Recenzii

'Deane-Drummond has read widely, and her bibliography is extensive.' Church Times
'The book covers an impressive amount of ground, including some topics that have received little attention from Christian ethicists. …Genetics and Christian Ethics is undoubtedly a valuable resource for anyone seriously interested in the issues with which it engages.' Theology

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Celia Deane-Drummond examines ethical issues in genetics from a Christian virtue ethics perspective.