Altered Inheritance
Book • 2019
Françoise Baylis's book examines the ethical, social, and political implications of human genome editing, focusing on CRISPR technologies.
She argues that the potential consequences for individuals and society require careful ethical analysis and robust governance rather than rapid technological deployment.
Baylis explores concepts like consent, justice, and the distinction between therapy and enhancement, highlighting risks of heritable changes.
She engages with real-world cases and policy debates to recommend frameworks for responsible decision-making.
The book is influential in bioethics discussions about whether and how to pursue human germline editing.
She argues that the potential consequences for individuals and society require careful ethical analysis and robust governance rather than rapid technological deployment.
Baylis explores concepts like consent, justice, and the distinction between therapy and enhancement, highlighting risks of heritable changes.
She engages with real-world cases and policy debates to recommend frameworks for responsible decision-making.
The book is influential in bioethics discussions about whether and how to pursue human germline editing.
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