Should We Change the Human Species in Permanent Ways? New Book by Hastings Scholars Explores this Question
Even if gene editing turns out to be safe, what other kinds of risks or harms could it pose? Human Flourishing in an Age of Gene Editing, a new book published by Oxford University Press, examines deeply held personal, cultural, and societal values regarding human well-being in the context of gene editing. The volume provocatively asks: What does it mean to flourish, and how might gene editing help or thwart flourishing? How could gene editing redefine what it means to be healthy, normal, or loved? How might it change relationships between parents and children? Could it exacerbate the gap between the haves and have-nots – and how can we avoid this risk? The book’s editors are Hastings scholars Erik Parens and Josephine Johnston. The book is one outcome of a three-year international project supported by the John Templeton Foundation. Read more. Save 30% by ordering online with promo code AMPROMD9. Enter the Goodreads Giveaway for the chance to receive a free copy.
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