Abstract
This issue of the journal contains two thematic papers, namely “Emerging Human Embryo Research Technologies, the 14-day Rule, and the Special Status of the Embryo” by Kirstin R. W. Matthews, Sam Lowe, and Ana S. Iltis, and “A Confucian Reflection on Transhumanism: How to Regulate Our Posthuman Future?” by Wang Jue, in addition to 16 commentary essays on ethical issues associated with rapidly developing biomedical technologies. The authors argue that scientific interests should not be the main driver of technological breakthroughs and applications. Rather, ethical commitments embedded in cultural traditions should play a positive role through public participation in legitimate policymaking.
| Translated title of the contribution | Introduction: Technological Interests, Transhumanism, and Ethical Commitments |
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| Original language | Chinese (Traditional) |
| Pages (from-to) | 1-9 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | 中外醫學哲學 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Online published | 21 Dec 2021 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2021 |