Human cloning raises the most profound questions about human nature, our faith in ourselves, and our ability to make decisions that could significantly alter the character of humanity. In this exciting and accessible book, Gregory Pence offers a candid and sometimes humorous look at the arguments for and against human cloning. Originating a human being by cloning, Pence boldly argues, should not strike fear in our hearts but should be examined as a reasonable reproductive option for couples. Pence considers how popular culture has influenced the way we think about cloning, and he presents a lucid and non-technical examination of the scientific research and relevant moral issues in the cloning debate. This book is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the impact of technology on human life and for those with interests in medical ethics, sociology, and public policy.
Gregory E. Pence is professor of philosophy in the Schools of Medicine and Arts/Humanities at the University of Alabama, Birmingham where he has taught and written about bioethics for over twenty years. He is the author of Classic Cases in Medical Ethics, editor of Classic Works in Medical Ethics, and co-author of Seven Dilemmas in World Religions. He lives in Birmingham Alabama.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Poem: Mary Had a Little Lamb Chapter 2 From Dolly to Humans? Chapter 3 Dolly's Importance and Promise Chapter 4 The False Seers of Assisted Human Reproduction Chapter 5 Misconceptions Chapter 6 Four Questions about Ethics Chapter 7 Cloning and Sex Chapter 8 Twinning Human Embryos Chapter 9 Arguments for Allowing Human Asexual Reproduction Chapter 10 Arguments against Human Asexual Reproduction Chapter 11 Regulating Human Cloning Chapter 12 Conclusions Chapter 13 Index
