Sandel, Michael J.
Case against Perfection
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674036383
- author:
- Sandel, Michael J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 111 mm X 181 mm
- Genre:
- Ethics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Case Against Perfection: Ethics in the Age of Genetic Engineering by Michael J. Sandel. As we stand at the threshold of a new era in biomedical science, we are faced with a profound question: how can we harness the power of genetic engineering to overcome debilitating diseases without sacrificing our humanity? Michael J. Sandel explores this dilemma and others like it, arguing that the pursuit of perfection through genetic technologies is flawed. Sandel contends that the drive to enhance human nature through genetics represents a bid for mastery and dominion that neglects the complexity and value of human powers and achievements. He urges us to confront the spiritual questions that have been largely lost from view in modern discourse, and to re-examine our assumptions about ethics and human flourishing. This thought-provoking book challenges readers to consider the implications of genetic engineering on our understanding of ethics and our place in the world.
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