Cloning and a change in the meaning of life: stem-cell research

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Stem-cell research has significantly contributed to the cause of mankind, allowing new means of treating diseases to be discovered. Despite the help offered by cloning in creating substitutes for heart, bones, nerve and muscle parts, experts still have to face its moral and ethical implications.

Author: Easterbrook, Gregg
Publisher: Heldref Publications
Publication Name: Current
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 1999
Research, Genetic engineering, Stem cells, Medical innovations

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Am I my brother's keeper? Reflections on compassion and justice

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There are no simple answers to resolve the question if people are morally obliged to assist their fellow human beings who even refuse to take care of themselves. Individuals must first learn to consider what is morally right before acting simply out of love for fellow human beings.

Author: Kass, Leon R.
Publisher: Heldref Publications
Publication Name: Current
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 1995
Analysis, Justice, Sympathy

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Human cloning: toward a brave new world

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Moral issues relating to human cloning are examined in detail. The work of author, Aldous Huxley, is used to illuminate some of these issues.

Author: Kass, Leon R.
Publisher: Heldref Publications
Publication Name: Current
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 2001
Authors, Writers, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Huxley, Aldous

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Subjects list: Ethical aspects, Cloning
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