Naar een ethisch verantwoorde nanotechnologie? Over de plaats van ethiek in het huidige wetenschapsbeleid

摘要: In this article, the authors describe how transhumanist ideas influence science nanotechnology policy in United States. Subsequently, they distinguish different ways which policymakers and scientists, both US Europe, address social ethical implications of research development. They discern two dominant approaches to responsible technology development: a rationalist approach, separates scientific issues from questions, procedural adheres guiding moral principles for add classification an experimental directly intervenes practice. By indicating concerned actors ethicize ways, seek clarify what is meant by ethics development incite reflection on interconnectedness new technologies.