Life Science Ethics

Author : Gary L. Comstock
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-24
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789048187928

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Life Science Ethics by Gary L. Comstock Pdf

Does nature have intrinsic value? Should we be doing more to save wilderness and ocean ecosystems? What are our duties to future generations of humans? Do animals have rights? This revised edition of "Life Science Ethics" introduces these questions using narrative case studies on genetically modified foods, use of animals in research, nanotechnology, and global climate change, and then explores them in detail using essays written by nationally-recognized experts in the ethics field. Part I introduces ethics, the relationship of religion to ethics, how we assess ethical arguments, and a method ethicists use to reason about ethical theories. Part II demonstrates the relevance of ethical reasoning to the environment, land, farms, food, biotechnology, genetically modified foods, animals in agriculture and research, climate change, and nanotechnology. Part III presents case studies for the topics found in Part II.

Author : Brian Rappert
Publisher : ANU E Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781921666391

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Education and Ethics in the Life Sciences by Brian Rappert Pdf

At the start of the twenty-first century, warnings have been raised in some quarters about how - by intent or by mishap - advances in biotechnology and related fields could aid the spread of disease. Science academics, medical organisations, governments, security analysts, and others are among those that have sought to raise concern. EDUCATION AND ETHICS IN THE LIFE SCIENCES examines a variety of attempts to bring greater awareness to security concerns associated with the life sciences. It identifies lessons from practical initiatives across a wide range of national contexts as well as more general reflections about education and ethics. The eighteen contributors bring together perspectives from a diverse range of fields - including politics, virology, sociology, ethics, security studies, microbiology, and medicine - as well as their experiences in universities, think tanks and government. In offering their assessment about what must be done and by whom, each chapter addresses a host of challenging practical and conceptual questions. EDUCATION AND ETHICS IN THE LIFE SCIENCES will be of interest to those planning and undertaking training activities in other areas. In asking how education and ethics are being made to matter in an emerging area of social unease, it will also be of interest to those with more general concerns about professional conduct.

Author : Lynton Keith Caldwell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429721939

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Biocracy by Lynton Keith Caldwell Pdf

Biocracy, a term invented by physiologist Walter Bradford Cannon, refers to the influence of biological science on society and its public policies. Beginning with the prophetic essay “Biopolitics: Science, Ethics, and Public Policy,†this book addresses various aspects of the relationships among the life sciences, society, and government. Included in the topics considered are some of the more critical issues of our time: the social responses to life science innovations; health and homeostasis as social concepts; the relationship between history and biology and that between the life sciences and the law; biocratic interpretations of ethical behavior and biopolitical conflicts; and the options, risks, and international consequences of biotechnology. Caldwell’s book is a collection of articles that he wrote on this subject over a period of twenty-five years. Of the ten chapters, four have previously appeared in scholarly journals but have undergone extensive editorial revisions appropriate to this publication. The remaining six chapters have been presented at various professional meetings but have not hitherto been available in print.

Author : Gary L. Comstock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9048188059

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Life Science Ethics by Gary L. Comstock Pdf

Author : Chris Willmott,Salvador Macip
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781440851353

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Where Science and Ethics Meet by Chris Willmott,Salvador Macip Pdf

Through engaging case studies and clear explanations of the underlying science, this book makes the social impacts and ethical consequences of recent advances in biomedicine understandable for general readers. Recent biomedical discoveries promise considerable improvement in the quality of human life, but they also hold the potential to permanently alter society. Are the anticipated benefits worth the price we would have to pay for them? In Where Science and Ethics Meet: Dilemmas at the Frontiers of Medicine and Biology, a biochemist and a biomedical researcher who are highly experienced in explaining ethics for lay audiences present the most innovative advances in biomedicine and enable readers to develop their own opinions about the ethical and social consequences these technologies will bring. Each controversial topic in modern medicine and ethics is introduced through a hypothetical case study that highlights thorny ethical issues before explaining the key aspects of the science and technology involved and addressing the associated ethical considerations in detail. The interdisciplinary treatment of the topics makes the book relevant to students of science, medicine, ethics, law, and sociology as well as health care professionals.

Author : John K. Davis
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2024-03-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780262551564

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New Methuselahs by John K. Davis Pdf

An examination of the ethical issues raised by the possibility of human life extension, including its desirability, unequal access, and the threat of overpopulation. Life extension—slowing or halting human aging—is now being taken seriously by many scientists. Although no techniques to slow human aging yet exist, researchers have successfully slowed aging in yeast, mice, and fruit flies, and have determined that humans share aging-related genes with these species. In New Methuselahs, John Davis offers a philosophical discussion of the ethical issues raised by the possibility of human life extension. Why consider these issues now, before human life extension is a reality? Davis points out that, even today, we are making policy and funding decisions about human life extension research that have ethical implications. With New Methuselahs, he provides a comprehensive guide to these issues, offering policy recommendations and a qualified defense of life extension. After an overview of the ethics and science of life extension, Davis considers such issues as the desirability of extended life; whether refusing extended life is a form of suicide; the Malthusian threat of overpopulation; equal access to life extension; and life extension and the right against harm. In the end, Davis sides neither with those who argue that there are no moral objections to life enhancement nor with those who argue that the moral objections are so strong that we should never develop it. Davis argues that life extension is, on balance, a good thing and that we should fund life extension research aggressively, and he proposes a feasible and just policy for preventing an overpopulation crisis.

Author : Brian Rappert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Bioethics
ISBN : OCLC:1014408500

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Education and Ethics in the Life Sciences by Brian Rappert Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781787435711

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Ethics and Integrity in Health and Life Sciences Research by Anonim Pdf

This important volume covers ethics and integrity in health and life sciences research. It addresses concerns in gene editing, dual use and misuse of biotechnologies, big data and nutritional science in health and medicine, and covers attempts at ensuring ethical practices in such fields are shared internationally.

Author : John A. Bryant,Linda Baggott la Velle
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118719596

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Introduction to Bioethics by John A. Bryant,Linda Baggott la Velle Pdf

Provides comprehensive, yet concise coverage of the broad field of bioethics, dealing with the scientific, medical, social, religious, political and international concerns This book offers complete information about all aspects of bioethics and its role in our world. It tackles the concerns of bioethicists, dealing with the ethical questions that arise in the relationships among life sciences, biotechnology, medicine, politics, law, and philosophy. The book introduces the various modes of ethical thinking and then helps the reader to apply that thinking to issues relating to the environment, to plants and animals, and to humans. Written in an accessible manner, Introduction to Bioethics, Second Edition focuses on key issues directly relevant to those studying courses ranging from medicine through to biology and agriculture. Ethical analysis is threaded throughout each chapter and supplementary examples are included to stimulate further thought. In addition there are numerous mini-case studies to aid understanding, together with key references and further reading. Topics covered include genetic modification; GM crops, human genetics and genomics; cloning and stem cells; assisted reproduction; end of life issues; human enhancement; transhumanism and more. A concise introduction covering the whole field of bioethics Ethical analysis included throughout Mini case-studies in each chapter place ethics into specific contexts Includes exercises and commentary to further clarify ethical discussions Now fully revised, updated and re-ordered, with new chapters on Biofuels and on Synthetic Biology Introduction to Bioethics, Second Edition is primarily aimed at undergraduate students taking courses in biomedical sciences, biological sciences, and medicine. It will also be useful to anyone with an interested in the ethics of biological and biomedical science, including science journalists and reporters, who want to inform themselves about current developments.

Author : Wim J. van der Steen,Vincent K.Y. Ho
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2001-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780313075971

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Methods and Morals in the Life Sciences by Wim J. van der Steen,Vincent K.Y. Ho Pdf

Most researchers would be amazed to discover that opinions they have about cherished themes in biology and medicine are biased. Van der Steen and Ho contend that logic and methodology are not well applied in biology and medicine, arguing that the impact of social and moral factors on claims within these two disciplines is underestimated. In response to this situation, Van der Steen and Ho present tools from logic and ethics for assessing existing literature. These tools will help to create sound articles and materials in the life sciences. After reviewing logic and methodological approaches, broad guidelines are used to place science in a social context. Examples from life sciences illustrate the implementation of logic, methodology, and guidelines in forty-five brief case studies. Each study includes comments on quoted and paraphrased passages from a single article or book. Cross-references facilitate the assimilation of lessons from the text. Students, researchers, and scholars in biology, biomedicine, philosophy, and ethics as applied to the life sciences will find this guide useful in improving their research and writing skills.

Author : Phuc Van Pham,Achim Rosemann
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319865587

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Safety, Ethics and Regulations by Phuc Van Pham,Achim Rosemann Pdf

This invaluable resource discusses the saftey, ethics, and regulations of developing stem cell clinical applications. Each chapter is contributed by a preeminent scientist in the field and covers such topics as clinical safety of stem cell gene therapy, the patentability of hESC technologies, international guidelines, challenges to international stem cell clinical trials, worldwide regulations including in emerging markets like China and Taiwan. Saftey, Ethics, and Regulations and the other books in the Stem Cells in Clinical Applications series will be invaluable to scientists, researchers, advanced students and clinicians working in stem cells, regenerative medicine or tissue engineering.

Author : Sture Judi
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786340948

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The Ethics And Biosecurity Toolkit For Scientists by Sture Judi Pdf

This book is designed to be an easy-to-use guide to understanding the ethical and biosecurity implications of life science research. It provides a framework that will enable scientists, lab managers, researchers, students and teachers to anticipate how research may be used to cause harm, and to identify the steps that can be taken to minimise this risk. Life science research is covered by two international weapons treaties and the tools presented in this book will help scientists and researchers to meet their responsibilities under these conventions. This book will help you: Assess real and potential risks in relation to your workIdentify and implement a range of relevant ethical principles that need to be considered in your workUse an ethical framework to protect your work from misuse by others. If you've never been sure of how ethics relates to your work this toolkit will help you understand the challenges you do indeed face. Real-world case studies of biosecurity risks and failures will help scientists and all those who work to support science at all levels come to a new understanding of the widespread potential for misuse of research in the life sciences. By asking the questions set out in this book, scientists will be better able to recognise and reduce these risks. This framework is designed to be useful for senior scientists as well as students, and all researchers in between.

Author : J. Lemons,Donald A. Brown
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401584920

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Sustainable Development: Science, Ethics, and Public Policy by J. Lemons,Donald A. Brown Pdf

Of all the books written about the problems of sustainable development and environmental protection, Sustainable Development: Science, Ethics, and Public Policy is one of the first to examine the role of science, economics and law, and ethics as generally applied to decision making on sustainable development, particularly in respect to the recommendations contained in Agenda 21. Specifically, the book examines the role, capabilities, and certain strengths and weaknesses of these disciplines and their ethical implications in the context of sustainable development problems. Such an analysis is necessary to determine whether sustainable development problems create important new challenges and problems for government so that, where appropriate, new tools or approaches may be designed to overcome limitations or take advantage of the strengths of current scientific, economic and legal capabilities. Audience: Environmental professionals, whether academic, governmental or industrial, or in the private consultancy sector. Also suitable as an upper level text or reference.

Author : David L. Finegold,Cecile M Bensimon,Abdallah S. Daar,Margaret L. Eaton,Beatrice Godard,Bartha Maria Knoppers,Jocelyn Mackie,Peter A. Singer
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2005-07-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080492517

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BioIndustry Ethics by David L. Finegold,Cecile M Bensimon,Abdallah S. Daar,Margaret L. Eaton,Beatrice Godard,Bartha Maria Knoppers,Jocelyn Mackie,Peter A. Singer Pdf

This book is the first systematic, detailed treatment of the approaches to ethical issues taken by biotech and pharmaceutical companies. The application of genetic/genomic technologies raises a whole spectrum of ethical questions affecting global health that must be addressed. Topics covered in this comprehensive survey include considerations for bioprospecting in transgenics, genomics, drug discovery, and nutrigenomics, as well as how to improve stakeholder relations, design ethical clinical trials, avoid conflicts of interest, and establish ethics advisory boards. The expert authors represent multiple disciplines including law, medicine, bioinformatics, pharmaceutics, business, and ethics.

Author : Seumas Miller,Michael J. Selgelid
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2008-07-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781402083129

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Ethical and Philosophical Consideration of the Dual-Use Dilemma in the Biological Sciences by Seumas Miller,Michael J. Selgelid Pdf

What Is the Dual-Use Dilemma? The so-called “dual-use dilemma” arises in the context of research in the biological and other sciences as a consequence of the fact that one and the same piece of sci- tific research sometimes has the potential to be used for harm as well as for good. A dual-use dilemma is an ethical dilemma, and an ethical dilemma for the researcher (and for those who have the power or authority to assist or impede the researcher’s work, e. g. , governments). It is an ethical dilemma since it is about promoting good in the context of the potential for also causing harm, e. g. , the p- motion of health in the context of providing the wherewithal for the killing of in- cents. It is an ethical dilemma for the researcher not because he or she is aiming at anything other than a good outcome; typically, the researcher intends no harm, but only good. Rather, the dilemma arises for the researcher because of the potential actions of others. Malevolent non-researchers might steal dangerous biological agents produced by the researcher; alternatively, other researchers—or at least their governments or leadership—might use the results of the original researcher’s work for malevolent purposes. The malevolent purposes in question include bioterrorism, biowarfare and blackmail for financial gain.