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Human reproductive cloning and reasons for deprivation.
- Source :
- Journal of Medical Ethics; Aug2008, Vol. 34 Issue 8, p619-623, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Human reproductive cloning provides the possibility of genetically related children for persons for whom present technologies are ineffective. I argue that the desire for genetically related children is not, by itself, a sufficient reason to engage in human reproductive cloning. I show this by arguing that the value underlying the desire for genetically related children implies a tension between the parent and the future child. This tension stems from an instance of a deprivation and violates a general principle of reasons for deprivation. Alternative considerations, such as a right to procreative autonomy, do not appear helpful in making the case for human reproductive cloning merely on the basis of the desire for genetically related children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03066800
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Medical Ethics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34069819
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1136/jme.2007.021980