Bioterrorism, Embryonic Stem Cells, and Frankenstein

The stem cell controversy raises a fundamental question for humankind. Does science have a right to pursue knowledge whatever the cost? Our Enlightenment culture says yes. However, human history and literature are sending warning signals. Ethical issues impact the "knowledge for its own sake&qu...

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Auteur principal: Guinan, Patrick (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [2002]
Dans: Journal of religion and health
Année: 2002, Volume: 41, Numéro: 4, Pages: 305-309
Sujets non-standardisés:B bioterriorism
B Frankenstein
B Embryonic Stem Cells
Accès en ligne: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Résumé:The stem cell controversy raises a fundamental question for humankind. Does science have a right to pursue knowledge whatever the cost? Our Enlightenment culture says yes. However, human history and literature are sending warning signals. Ethical issues impact the "knowledge for its own sake" imperative, and must be addressed.
ISSN:1573-6571
Contient:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1023/A:1021118308862