Some Moral, Ethical, and Transethical Issues Raised by Biotechnology and How We Might Deliberate About Them
In: American behavioral scientist: ABS, Volume 44, Issue 8, p. 1267-1282
ISSN: 0002-7642
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In: American behavioral scientist: ABS, Volume 44, Issue 8, p. 1267-1282
ISSN: 0002-7642
In: Journal of critical realism, Volume 18, Issue 3, p. 285-302
ISSN: 1572-5138
In: Wiley biotechnology encyclopedias
Human activities associated with greenhouse gas emissions have unequivocally caused global warming. Widespread adverse impacts on people, living organisms, and the environment are already being observed, mostly affecting vulnerable communities who are least responsible for current climate change. Unless drastic mitigation and adaptation measures are taken, continued greenhouse gas emissions will further exacerbate dangerous climate change. This expert report maps and analyses the complex justice issues that arise in the context of climate change and evaluates policy responses to the impacts of climate change from a climate justice perspective.
In: Politics and the life sciences: PLS ; a journal of political behavior, ethics, and policy, Volume 16, Issue 1, p. 139-141
ISSN: 1471-5457
In: Politics and the life sciences: PLS ; a journal of political behavior, ethics, and policy, Volume 16, Issue 2, p. 309-312
ISSN: 1471-5457
In: Politics and the life sciences: PLS ; a journal of political behavior, ethics, and policy, Volume 15, Issue 2, p. 329-331
ISSN: 1471-5457
In: Politeia. Notizie di Politeia, Volume 17, Issue 63, p. 51-66
ISSN: 1128-2401
Book abstract: Breakthroughs in biotechnology are redefining the very concept of life, transforming society and presenting unprecedented opportunities and challenges: will human genome sequencing help to treat genetic diseases and indefinitely prolong life? Can nature's workshops inspire superior biomaterials that transform industries? Will genetically modified super crops feed a hungry world? With biotechnology set to be the driving force of the twenty-first century, mastery of the life sciences will be the key to wealth generation and economic ascendancy. Can the Arab world regain its past supremacy in these fields? Can it benefit from the biotech revolution while avoiding its perils? These essays examine the complex ethical, legal and social issues raised by the biotech revolution that need to be resolved by governments and decision makers.
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In: Biotechnologies and International Human Rights
In: De Gruyter STEM
Frontmatter -- Preface -- Contents -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Selected concepts of logic and philosophy -- 3. Science in historical perspective -- 4. Philosophy of science in historical perspective -- 5. Mathematical modelling -- 6. Measurement -- 7. Scientific explanation -- 8. Context of discovery -- 9. Context of justification -- 10. Uncertainty of scientific knowledge -- 11. Basic concepts of Western ethics -- 12. Western ethics in historical perspective -- 13. System of values associated with science -- 14. Principles of moral decision-making -- 15. General issues of research ethics -- 16. Ethical aspects of experimentation -- 17. Ethical aspects of information processing -- 18. Legal protection of intellectual property -- 19. Ethical issues implied by information technologies -- 20. Concluding remarks -- Appendix: Milestones in the history of science -- References -- Index of Names -- Index of Terms
In: Soviet Law and Government, Volume 12, Issue 1, p. 58-68
In: Politics and the life sciences: PLS ; a journal of political behavior, ethics, and policy, Volume 17, Issue 1, p. 73-76
ISSN: 1471-5457
In: Politics and the life sciences: PLS, Volume 25, Issue 1-2, p. 15-22
ISSN: 0730-9384