It is not possible to think of a way of screening out…
“It is not possible to think of a way of screening out effectively the most appropriate embryos, and hence, what we should expect would be late abortions -- either occurring spontaneously or being induced deliberately in the second or third trimester of pregnancy -- in order to prevent the birth of abnormal children.”
About This Quote
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Screening embryos to prevent birth defects raises ethical concerns about selective abortion and eugenics.
In simple terms: Choosing embryos raises moral issues.
Key Takeaway
Weigh scientific benefits against ethical implications.
Themes
ethics
genetics
abortion
Mood
ethical
controversial
Type
philosophical
debate
When to use this quote
- prenatal testing
- policy making
- medical practice
Key Concepts
eugenics
bioethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Should we limit genetic selection?
- Who decides what is ‘normal’?
A Different Perspective
Potential for discrimination and loss of diversity.