Chance, Choice and Responsibility : A responsibility-sensitive egalitarian interpretation of Michael Sandel’s argumentation against genetic enhancement

摘要: This thesis is an analysis of the relationship between concepts chance, choice and responsibility in Michael Sandel’s 'The Case against Perfection' (2007). Sandel predicts that if genetic enhancements were introduced society, social meaning these would change significantly solidarity vanish. He argues people able to control their genome element chance lottery be replaced with choice, individuals could held responsible for deficiencies. Thus, societal motivation share our wealth disadvantaged eroded. However, philosophical premises argument remain obscure. Therefore, a new means assessment my thesis. The method examine by comparing it responsibility-sensitive egalitarian theories critique. The central literature used 'Liberalism Limits Justice' (1982) 'Democracy’s Discontent: America Search Public Philosophy' (1996). examination egalitarianism based on Ronald Dworkin’s article 'What Equality? Part 2: Equality Resources' (1981) contrasted John Rawls’ 'A Theory (1971), critique derived from Samuel Scheffler’s Egalitarianism?' (2003). I suggest principle theories: unequal outcomes are just they arise factors which can properly otherwise unjust. As entails this principle, applied it. conclude due extensive posed responsibility, prediction about changing notions not as straightforward he suggests. Furthermore, I propose compatible general foundations philosophy, aspiration cultivating strong sense community solidarity. does foster and, therefore, suitable vision good society. better achieved guarantees certain asset basic needs each person, regardless have particular situations. It remains open question why adopts his contradictory philosophy.%%%%Pro gradu – tutkielmani kasittelee sattuman, valinnan ja vastuun kasitteiden valista suhdetta Sandelin teoksessa Against mukaan geneettisen parantelun kayttoonottaminen yhteiskunnassa muuttaisi merkittavasti naiden…