Celia Deane-Drummond

Genetics and Christian Ethics (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

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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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. November 2005
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780511133459
• Artikelnr.: 38189272

Autorenporträt

Celia Deane-Drummond is Professor in Theology and the Biological Sciences, University College Chester. She is Director of the Centre for Religion and Biosciences and her many publications include The Ethics of Nature (2004).

Inhaltsangabe

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.

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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.

Rezensionen

'Deane-Drummond has read widely, and her bibliography is extensive.' Church Times