Asked by Mishal Ahmed on Sep 27, 2024
Bonnie Steinbock argues that
A) selecting against disability implies a devaluation of disabled people.
B) it is reasonable for parents to wish to prevent disability in their children.
C) selecting for disability if morally permissible.
D) selection of persons should never occur.
Bonnie Steinbock
An ethicist known for her work in bioethics, specifically focusing on issues such as reproductive rights, parental responsibilities, and animal welfare.
Selecting Against Disability
The practice of making reproductive choices, including the use of genetic screening, to reduce the chance of having a child with a disability.
Morally Permissible
Actions or practices that are acceptable within ethical or moral guidelines.
- Gain insight into the moral concerns and ethical disputes linked to genetic modification and prenatal screening.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the moral concerns and ethical disputes linked to genetic modification and prenatal screening.
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