Biomedical Ethics
Biomedical Ethics | Postmenopausal Pregnancies Should Not Be Banned
The age of prospective parents is not the important issue in the debate over postmenopausal pregnancies, argues Lawrence M. Hinman in the following viewpoint.What is important, he contends, is whether the parents can meet the child’s needs. Banning reproductive technologies for women past menopause would only harm those who are ready and able to meet the responsibilities of parenthood. Hinman, a professor of philosophy and ethics at the University of San Diego, is the author of Ethics: A Pluralistic Approach to Moral Theory and Contemporary Moral Issues.
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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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