Utilitarian ethics in biomedical research whit human embryos

Authors

  • Roberto Germán Zurriaráin Author Universidad de La Rioja

Abstract

This article examines the utilitarian ethics underlying biomedical research associated with the study of human embryos. The term preembryo is used as a legal pretence to ignore the ontological and biological reality of the embryo in its first days of life. As a result, the pre-implanted human embryo becomes part of the estimate of interests or assessment of consequences particular to utilitarian thics. Human life ceases to be regarded as a fundamental, ethical barrier to actual biomedical research with human embryos. The methodology is that of a descriptive and interdisciplinary study of the keys ethical values involved in this issue.

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Author Biography

Roberto Germán Zurriaráin, Universidad de La Rioja

Doctor en Filosofía y Máster en Bioética y Derecho. Profesor Asociado del Departamento de Ciencias de la Educación de la Universidad de La Rioja, España. Calle Magisterio 2, 1º derecha. 26004. Logroño.

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How to Cite

Germán Zurriaráin, R. (2009). Utilitarian ethics in biomedical research whit human embryos. Persona Y Bioética, 12(1). Retrieved from https://personaybioetica.unisabana.edu.co/index.php/personaybioetica/article/view/957

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2008)

Section

Reflection Article

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