Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the moral dilemma that faces embryonic stem cell research in America. It focuses on arguments both for and against the research as well as possible resolutions to the issue. The ideology of various theorists and authors are cited throughout. The paper contends that we should embrace the potential that embryonic stem research could have on preserving and enriching the lives of many and concludes that embryonic stem research is morally justified.

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Issue
Possible Resolutions to the Issue
Our Opinion
Effects
Conclusion

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"Both the ethics of utility and the ethics of care, lend support to the embryonic stem cell research based on the above argument. The ethics of utility states that actions are to be judged solely on their consequence, and that the good that could be obtained from the destruction of embryos far outweigh the damages caused to the embryo. The ethics of care dictates that the interests of those who are close to us should be valued above that of strangers and that we should cultivate our natural capacity to care for others and ourselves. Thus acting in the best interest of fully developed humans even at the expense of embryos is only natural (Gilligan). It is hoped that through scientific developments in embryonic stem cell research, cures for diseases such as Alzheimer, Diabetes and Parkinson can be attained. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Berkowitz, Peter. The meaning of Federal Funding. Stem Cells. National Bioethics Advisory Commission. September 4, 2003http://www.bioethics.gov/transcripts/sep03/session1.html
• Bush vetoes stem-cell bill drawing bi-partisan fire. http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN20282270
• Gilligan, Carol: "In a Different Voice: Psychological theory and women's development." Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1982.
• Hope,T. and Savulescu. Outline of Four Ethical Positions on the Status of the Embryo and Developing Fetus. The Ethox Centre. www.ethox.org.uk/education/undergraduate-course/pregnancy/1-outline-of-four-ethical-positions-on-the-status-of-the-embryo-and-developing-fetus
• Lanza, Robert. Nature Insight: Stem Cells, www.Nature.com. June 28, 2006

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