Suppose we accept prenatal diagnosis and the selective abortion of fetuses that test positive
for severe genetic disorders to be both morally and socially acceptable. Should we consider …

Though the reputation of eugenics has been tarnished by history, eugenics per se is not
necessarily a bad thing. Many advocate a liberal new eugenics—where individuals are free …

Genetic enhancement is the modification of the human genome for the purpose of improving
capacities or 'adding in'desired characteristics. Although this technology is still largely …

There is concern that human applications of modern genetic technologies may lead
inexorably to eugenic abuse. To prevent such abuse, it is essential to have clear, formal …

The main objection to genetic enhancement is that it will create a “genetic apartheid,”
deepening existing inequalities. This paper offers considerations that can weaken the …

Eugenics casts a long shadow over contemporary genetics. Any measure, whether in
clinical genetics or biotechnology, which is suspected of eugenic intent is likely to be …

When reflecting on arguments in the debate about genetic technologies, decision makers
must try to be empathetic to those who are worse off. Disparities in health and health care in …

Robert Sparrow highlights the possibility that future success in deriving gametes from
human pluripotent stem cells could forge a path to the creation of multiple generations of …

'Liberal eugenics' has emerged as the most popular position amongst philosophers writing
in the contemporary debate about the ethics of human enhancement. This position has been …

In this chapter I want to expand on some of the issues raised by Stephen Wilkinson in
chapter nine, that arise from the definitions he has clarified and problems that emerge from …