Moral Problems in Contemporary Genetics T-SJ>mon25/26-Z-2

Contemporary genetics is divided into classical and molecular. The latter has demonstrated spectacular achievements. However, these are often associated with ethical issues. The lecture covers basic moral reasoning, referring to so-called basic human goods. These goods determine what is considered morally good, what is morally evil, and what should be rejected in specific situations. The lecture includes a description of the given issue, the moral problem involved, its assessment, and the justification for this assessment. Issues considered include genetic engineering of microorganisms, plants, and animals, genetic diagnosis, gene therapy, human cloning and genetic enhancement.