Human Enhancement - Acceptable Limits of Technical Manipulation of Man SzD-DNT>Ulepczł
Among various projects concerning the enhancement of man, the most important role is played by genetics. We have here 5 important projects of such enhancement" better children, better performance, ageless bodies, happy souls, and moral improvement. Apart from genetics there are some similar projects within nanotechnology and cybernetics. The answer to the quesation about th limits of the imroving manipulation is given by the natural law. It indicates some forms of good which should not be interfered with. The important role in moral evaluation of the improving projects is also played by the requirements of the moral perfection of man.
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Learning outcomes
The knowledge of the main projects concerning genetic enhancement of man and their relationship with non christian anthropology. The role of philosophy in moral theology. The knowledge of Christian anthropology and the truth of all things in moral evaluation of human deeds. The relationship between virtue and human perfection.
Assessment criteria
The final vote is based on the student's knowledge of the topics which were presented during this lecture. It is also important that a student is able to see the connections between various seemingly unrelated phenomena, and to look at the world using his/her theological eduction.
Bibliography
T. Kraj, Granice genetycznego ulepszania człowieka, Kraków 2010.
P. M. Corby, The Hope and Despair of Human Bioenhancement: A Virtual Dialogue between the Oxford Transhumanists and Joseph Ratzinger. (manuscript).
F. Fukuyama, Koniec człowieka, Kraków 2006.
D. Hildebrand von, Christian Ethics, New York 1953.
J. Pieper, Living the Truth, San Francisco 1989.
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