The Stem Cell Controversy: Debating the Issues (Contemporary Issues (Prometheus))
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (940 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1591024048 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 367 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Pynes is an assistant professor of philosophy at Western Illinois University and the coeditor with Michael Ruse of the first edition of The Stem Cell Controversy. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy at Florida State University and the author or editor of The Stem Cell Controversy; Cloning: Responsible Science or Technomadness?; Taking Darwin Seriously; Ph
Yet this practice has raised sharp criticisms from the Religious Right, who charge that science is capitalizing on an abhorrent procedure. The contributors — scientists, medical practitioners, philosophers, theologians, historians, and policy analysts — offer a variety of perspectives to give readers the critical tools they need to shape an informed position on the topic. Proponents of stem cell research argue that scientists are making legitimate use of already aborted fetuses and it is unfair to deprive those who are suffering the benefits of a potentially revolutionary therapy. Given the medical potential for treatment of incurable diseases by stem cell research, as well as the moral dilemmas this technology poses, should such research be permitted? What moral, religious, or political objections might be raised?Philosophers Michael Ruse and Christopher A. Bush — find it morally troubling and they are doing all in their powers to restrict its development beyond a very limited scale.
. Pynes is an assistant professor of philosophy at Western Illinois University and the coeditor with Michael Ruse of the first edition of The Stem Cell Controversy. About the Author Michael Ruse (Tallahassee, FL) is the Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy at Florida State University and the author or editor of The Stem Cell Controversy; Cloning: Responsible Science or Technomadness?; Taking Darwin Seriously; Philosophy of Biology; and But Is It Science?, among many other works.Christopher A
Excellent source of information This book covers the subject from various angles. It is divided into major topics, with articles from various professionals speaking about the topic. A perfect book for those who want to learn the subject or write a research paper.. The Stem Cell Controversy Book Review Recent studies have provided evidence of stem cells as possible candidates for therapeutic treatments of dehabilitating diseases. Even though stem cells have the capability as pulripotent cells to differentiate into any cell in the body, there is a strong and ongoing debate about the moral and religious ethics of using stem cells mainly due to their origins. Most stems cells are harvested from aborted fetuses or new cell formations. Sharp criticism is raised from opponents of abortion who believe that ev