Question 1

The idea of the "wisdom of repugnance" is a form of

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The "wisdom of repugnance" suggests that deep feelings of disgust or repugnance towards certain practices or ideas might be a source of intuitive ethical insight, aligning it with intuitionism, which posits that moral truths can be known through intuition.

Question 2

Explain the difference between therapeutic technologies and enhancement technologies. What are some conceptual criticisms made of this distinction? What are some ways that the distinction is claimed to be ethically relevant?

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Question 3

The process of activating, replacing, or changing malfunctioning genes before a baby is born would be an example of

Accepted Answer

Gene therapy involves altering the genes inside an individual's cells to treat or prevent disease, which includes activating, replacing, or changing malfunctioning genes.

Question 4

Explain the relationships between ethical issues related to cloning, and ethical issues related to abortion. In your discussion, be sure to explain the difference between therapeutic cloning and reproductive cloning. Do the relevant ethical issues apply to both types of cloning?

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Question 5

What is the difference between genetic screening and gene therapy? Present a consequentialist argument in favor of either genetic screening or gene therapy. Then, present a  nonconsequentialist  argument against   either genetic screening or gene therapy .

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Quiz 18: Biotechnology and Bioengineering

The idea of the "wisdom of repugnance" is a form of

Explain the difference between therapeutic technologies and enhancement technologies. What are some conceptual criticisms made of this distinction? What are some ways that the distinction is claimed to be ethically relevant?

The process of activating, replacing, or changing malfunctioning genes before a baby is born would be an example of

Explain the relationships between ethical issues related to cloning, and ethical issues related to abortion. In your discussion, be sure to explain the difference between therapeutic cloning and reproductive cloning. Do the relevant ethical issues apply to both types of cloning?

What is the difference between genetic screening and gene therapy? Present a consequentialist argument in favor of either genetic screening or gene therapy. Then, present a nonconsequentialist argument against either genetic screening or gene therapy .