THE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE AND LIMITS IN BIOMEDICINE

Authors

  • María Victoria Roqué Author Universitat International de Catalunya
  • Ignacio Macpherson Author Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
  • Margarita Gonzalvo Cirac Author Universitat Rovira I Virgili

Keywords:

precautionary principle, prevention, prudence, bioethics, medical ethics, environmental ethics. (Source, DeCS, Bireme).

Abstract

Current advances in biomedical technology have achieved previously unimaginable results in terms of both disease therapy and improvement of the human species. Accordingly, it is crucial to consider whether the desire for perfection has specific limits, and if it is necessary apply a limiting principle to ensure respect for human nature and to prevent risk-taking that might affect future generations. The precautionary principle is presented as a rationalizing element against any attempt by blind or despotic progress. However, this principle can lead to confusing concepts when it becomes separated from its basic component: the virtue of prudence. 

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Published

2015-06-09

How to Cite

Roqué, M. V., Macpherson, I., & Gonzalvo Cirac, M. (2015). THE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE AND LIMITS IN BIOMEDICINE. Persona Y Bioética, 19(1). Retrieved from https://personaybioetica.unisabana.edu.co/index.php/personaybioetica/article/view/4870

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 1 (2015)

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