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Never let me clone?: Countering an ethical argument against the reproductive cloning of humans.

Authors :
Pearson, Yvette
Source :
EMBO Reports; Jul2006, Vol. 7 Issue 7, p657-660, 4p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article comments on an article which presented a moral argument against human reproductive cloning on the basis of Immanuel Kant's categorical imperative. The author asserted that many of the offensive features of human cloning are identical to problems with procreation by more conventional means. She added that even if Kant's respect for humanity is of great practical value, it does not provide the people with adequate guidance with regard to cloning.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1469221X
Volume :
7
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
EMBO Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21961968
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.embor.7400741