articleChoice Reviews OnlineNov 1, 2004GREEN OA

Beyond therapy: biotechnology and the pursuit of happiness

PCPresident's Council on Bioethics (U.S.)KLKass, Leon
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Abstract

Discusses the ethical issues involved with using biotechnology for human enhancement. "Among the biotechnical powers considered are techniques for screening genes and testing embryos, choosing sex of children, modifying the behavior of children, augmenting muscle size and strength, enhancing athletic performance, slowing senescence, blunting painful memories, brightening mood, and altering basic temperaments."

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Authors

2
  • PC
    President's Council on Bioethics (U.S.)Corresponding
  • KL
    Kass, Leon

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Happiness
  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental ethics
  • Political science
  • Philosophy
  • Biology
  • Law
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