Children Quote by A.C. Grayling
“Nothing is truly unnatural, because everything that exists, including human intelligence, is a product of nature. If human intelligence can devise ways for the genes from two men to result in a child, their doing so is an entirely natural event.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Nature of Things by A.C. Grayling, 2015
All phenomena, including human intelligence and reproductive technologies, arise from natural processes, so they are not “unnatural.”
In simple terms: Everything is natural, even advanced science.
Key Takeaway
Accept scientific advances as part of nature.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
science
human nature
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
explanatory
When to use this quote
- medical ethics debates
- genetic counseling
- public policy
- education
- media coverage
Key Concepts
naturalism
bioethics
technological determinism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we define “natural” in ethics?
- When should naturalness be a moral guide?
A Different Perspective
Some argue that “natural” does not justify moral acceptability.
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