Biomedical Ethics
Biomedical Ethics | The Benefits of Cloning Outweigh the Risks
In the following viewpoint, Richard T. Hull contends that the cloning of a sheep in Scotland is an extraordinary scientific advance that should be pursued. Although not enough is known yet about cloning to try it on humans, Hull asserts that many of people’s fears about human cloning are unfounded. Moreover, the development and future use of cloning technology could have enormous benefits for humans. Hull, a philosophy professor at the State University of New York in Buffalo, has written numerous articles on medical ethics, reproduction, and genetics.
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- Introduction
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Chapter 1: Is Human Cloning Ethical?
- Chapter 1 Preface
- The Benefits of Cloning Outweigh the Risks
- The Risks of Human Cloning Outweigh the Benefits
- Cloning Research Could Be Beneficial To Humans
- Cloning Research Would Not Benefit Humans
- Cloning Would Violate a Person's Individuality
- Cloning Would Not Violate A Person's Individuality
- Chapter 1 Periodical Bibliography
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Chapter 2: What Ethics Should Guide Organ Donations?
- Chapter 2 Preface
- Selling Organs For Transplants is Ethical
- Selling Organs For Transplants Is Unethical
- Consent For Organ Donation Should Be Presumed
- Consent For Organ Donation Should Be Required
- Animal-to-Human Organ Transplants Could Save Lives
- Animal-to-Human Organ Transplants Are Dangerous and Unethical
- Using Organs From Executed Prisoners is Ethical
- Using Organs From Executed Prisoners is Unethical
- Chapter 2 Periodical Bibliography
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Chapter 3: Are Reproductive Technologies Ethical?
- Chapter 3 Preface
- Reproductive Technologies Should Be Banned
- Reproductive Technologies Should Not Be Banned
- Surrogate Motherhood is Ethical
- Surrogate Motherhood is Unethical
- Postmenopausal Pregnancies Should Be Banned
- Postmenopausal Pregnancies Should Not Be Banned
- Postmortem Pregnancies Are Ethical
- Postmortem Pregnancies Are Unethical
- Chapter 3 Periodical Bibliography
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Chapter 4: What Ethics Should Guide Genetic Research?
- Chapter 4 Preface
- Genetic Engineering Could Benefit Society
- Genetic Engineering Could Be Dangerous
- Genetic Testing Threatens Society
- Genetic Testing Can Save Lives
- Scientists Should Be Allowed To Patent Human Genes
- Human Genes Should Not Be Patented
- Studying the Human Genome Will Provide Valuable Information
- Studying the Human Genome Violates the Sanctity of Life
- Chapter 4 Periodical Bibliography
- Genetic Engineering Could Benefit Society
- Genetic Engineering Could Benefit Society
- Genetic Engineering Could Benefit Society
- Genetic Engineering Could Benefit Society
- Glossary
- For Further Study
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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