Beyond therapy: biotechnology and the pursuit of happiness
PCPresident's Council on Bioethics (U.S.)KLKass, Leon
Indexed incrossref
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."
Citation impact
705
total citations
- FWCI
- 18.84
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 78
Citations per year
Authors
2- PCPresident's Council on Bioethics (U.S.)Corresponding
- KLKass, Leon
Topics & keywords
Keywords
- Happiness
- Biotechnology
- Environmental ethics
- Political science
- Philosophy
- Biology
- Law
No related works found for this paper.