Genetic Links, Family Ties, and Social Bonds: Rights and Responsibilities in the Face of Genetic Knowledge

作者: Rosamond Rhodes

DOI: 10.1076/JMEP.23.1.10.2594

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摘要: Currently, some of the most significant moral issues involving genetic links relate to knowledge. In this paper, instead looking at frequently addressed responsibilities professionals or institutions have individuals, I take up question what individuals one another with respect address questions whether a right pursue their own goals without contributing society's knowledge population genetics, adding family's its history, and discovering information about themselves offspring. These lead an examination presumed ignorance exploration variety social bonds. Analyzing cases in light these considerations leads surprising conclusion widely accepted precept counseling, ethical insights into typical problems, further unanswered personal responsibility face

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