Bioterrorism, Embryonic Stem Cells, and Frankenstein

The stem cell controversy raises a fundamental question for humankind. Does science have a right to pursue knowledge whatever the cost? Our Enlightenment culture says yes. However, human history and literature are sending warning signals. Ethical issues impact the "knowledge for its own sake&qu...

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Main Author: Guinan, Patrick (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [2002]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 2002, Volume: 41, Issue: 4, Pages: 305-309
Further subjects:B bioterriorism
B Frankenstein
B Embryonic Stem Cells
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Summary:The stem cell controversy raises a fundamental question for humankind. Does science have a right to pursue knowledge whatever the cost? Our Enlightenment culture says yes. However, human history and literature are sending warning signals. Ethical issues impact the "knowledge for its own sake" imperative, and must be addressed.
ISSN:1573-6571
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1023/A:1021118308862