Let's keep metaphysics out of medical ethics: a critique of Poplawski and Gillett
I argue that the concept of 'longitudinal form', which Poplawski and Gillett have introduced into ethical discussions about embryos and gametes, involves too many metaphysical subtleties to be a useful aid to making moral decisions. I conclude by suggesting a criterion for relevance in med...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publ.
1992
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Journal of medical ethics
Year: 1992, Volume: 18, Issue: 4, Pages: 206-209 |
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Summary: | I argue that the concept of 'longitudinal form', which Poplawski and Gillett have introduced into ethical discussions about embryos and gametes, involves too many metaphysical subtleties to be a useful aid to making moral decisions. I conclude by suggesting a criterion for relevance in medical ethics. |
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ISSN: | 1473-4257 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of medical ethics
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1136/jme.18.4.206 |