Ability Quote by Ezekiel Emanuel
“Over his illustrious career, John Harris has explored the most challenging bioethical questions with insight, engaging wit, and eloquence. In Enhancing Evolution, Harris does it again. He argues that it is not just an option but an obligation for people to use available biomedical technologies to enhance their own--and their children's--physical and mental abilities. Harris rightly deserves his reputation for fearlessly following his ethical arguments wherever they lead.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Enhancing Evolution by John Harris, 2021
The author argues that using biomedical technologies for enhancement is not merely optional but a moral duty to improve human capabilities.
In simple terms: Enhancement is a moral duty.
Key Takeaway
Consider ethical implications of human enhancement.
Themes
ethics
technology
human enhancement
responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
debate
When to use this quote
- medical research
- education
- parental decisions
- public policy
Key Concepts
bioethics
transhumanism
policy
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Should enhancement be regulated?
- Who decides what enhancements are acceptable?
A Different Perspective
Enhancement may exacerbate inequality and raise consent concerns.
