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Extending human lifespan and the precautionary paradox.
- Source :
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Journal of Medicine & Philosophy . Jun2002, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p355-368. 14p. - Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- This paper argues that a precautionary approach to scientific progress of the sort advocated by Walter Glannon with respect to life-extending therapies involves both incoherence and irresolvable paradox. This paper demonstrates the incoherence of the precautionary approach in many circumstances and argues that with respect to life-extending therapies we have at present no persuasive reasons for a moratorium on such research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *LONGEVITY
*PHILOSOPHY of medicine
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03605310
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Medicine & Philosophy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 6773146
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1076/jmep.27.3.355.2983