Michal Stránecký - Human Enhancement: Vision of a better Humankind? Thesis in Philosophy SUMMARY: Human Enhancement: Vision of a better Humankind? This thesis deals with the problems of Human Enhancement, i.e. a possibility of making human better by biotechnologies. Chapter 2 shows the position of John Harris, the main Human Enhancement defender. Chapter 3 describes objections raised by Michael J. Sandel, one of the opponents of John Harris. Chapter 4 shows risks of genetic manipulations. Chapter 5 discusses the unacceptable risks of Human Enhancement for the whole society. Chapter 6 deals with the problem of freedom and human rights that would be these procedures jeopardized. This thesis ends with a reflection on which human properties and qualities are really worth enhancement. Conclusion is that Human Enhancement would cause more harm than good.
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:nusl.cz/oai:invenio.nusl.cz:325220 |
Date | January 2013 |
Creators | Stránecký, Michal |
Contributors | Jirsa, Jakub, Pacovská, Kamila |
Source Sets | Czech ETDs |
Language | Czech |
Detected Language | English |
Type | info:eu-repo/semantics/masterThesis |
Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess |
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