Care and the self: biotechnology, reproduction, and the good life
2007
Care and the Self: Biotechnology, Reproduction, and the Good Life
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Murray Stuart J
Primary Institution: Ryerson University
Hypothesis
How do emerging biotechnologies challenge traditional notions of selfhood and ethical care?
Conclusion
The study argues for a new model of ethical care that moves beyond traditional bioethics, emphasizing the importance of self-relations in the context of biotechnology.
Supporting Evidence
- Emerging biotechnologies are reshaping our understanding of selfhood.
- Traditional bioethics is increasingly challenged by advancements in biotechnology.
- The concept of 'self-care' is critiqued as a narrow view of selfhood.
- Foucault's ideas on 'care of the self' provide a new framework for ethical relations.
- Genomic technologies complicate the notion of a stable, autonomous self.
- Parenthood is redefined in the context of genetic responsibility and care.
Takeaway
This paper talks about how new technologies are changing the way we think about ourselves and care for others, suggesting we need to rethink what it means to be a good person in today's world.
Methodology
The paper critiques traditional bioethics and explores the implications of biotechnology on selfhood and ethical relations in healthcare.
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