An Argument Against Cloning
Increase in genetic knowledge has created challenges in our society. Daniel Callahan focuses on these challenges and expresses his worry about the society (soil) on which this genetic knowledge is growing. Callahan asks the question of what kind of society (soil) is most likely be hazardous and introduces three patterns: 1) societies that demonize death and illness; 2) those societies that want to find biological solutions to social problems; and 3) societies with postmodern theory that there is no common social good, only a plurality of individual goods. In his essay Callahan is concerned about what kind of society we out to be and become before genetic technology can be used. I will use Callahans argument
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What makes this argument so strong is Callahans ability to bring to light this important issue which people seem to forget in their excitement of increasing genetic knowledge. Although I agree with Callahan, I want to point out that genetic knowledge in itself must not be made out to be pure, holy and without fault, but that genetic knowledge in itself can cause a society to become racist and discriminatory. What if it is found that aggressive behavior is found to genetically exist in African Americans? Won’t that make society a bit more racist to African Americans? I understand Callahans worry of the kind of society we want to become and how that affects the use of genetic knowledge, but I also think that Callahan needs to address the faults in genetic knowledge because of the racism and discrimination it can bring to a society.
Callahan asks the question of what kind of society (soil) is most likely be hazardous and introduces three patterns: 1) societies that demonize death and illness; 2) those societies that want to find biological solutions to social problems; and 3) societies with postmodern theory that there is no common social good, only a plurality of individual goods. Why are these patterns hazardous? First, with fear of death and disease and turning it into the greatest human enemy comes the temptation to do whatever we can to root them out. Death and illness becomes so unacceptable to the ambitious science that we
I support the guidelines outlined by Kitcher for the use of genetic information because of their responsible and ethical nature. I believe that future generations will benefit as a direct consequence of these guidelines. I shall begin by defining eugenics as the study of human genetics to improve inherited characteristics of the human race by the means of controlled selective breeding.
A mad scientist stands in one part of a double-chambered machine, leaving the other empty. As he presses a button, gears begin to whir and smoke. A bright light flashes, and out of the empty chamber steps a perfect replica of the scientist, complete with clothes and command of the English language.
In today’s modern age science is moving at a rapid pace; one of those scientific fields that has taken the largest leaps is that of genetics. When genetics first comes to mind, many of us think of it as a type of science fiction, or a mystical dream. Yet genetics is here, it is real, and has numerous ethical implications.
Thanks to modern medicine and scientific research, cloning is a reality and no longer science fiction. We may great advancements to Sam cell research as well, leading to cures for diseases. All of this is very different though from what Victor Frankenstein tried when he built the monster.
The idea of cloning has been widely debated on whether it should be legal or ethical a multitude of times and still hasn’t reached a definite conclusion yet. Cloning organs and stem cells though, can make, and has made, a dramatic impact on how we treat medicine today in a very good way. This is why we must end the debates and questions on this topic and admit that cloning is legal and ethical because the amount of positives that come from this far outway the negatives that could happen.
Human cloning was successfully tested twenty years ago but on a sheep. Surprisingly the experiment was successful and from that point on human cloning became a widely debated topic. Human cloning has developed many different debate topics within it. Some say it is an unethical procedure and it conflicts with many beliefs; safety for women is one of the very important topics and cloning some say that this related to abortion because it is a destruction of an embryo. The government should ban human reproductive cloning because it violates ethical beliefs, women are put at risk, and embryos are destroyed for the purpose of the procedure.
Recently there has been a bill that would allow the use of taxpayers money to fund both therapeutic and reproductive cloning research of all humans and animals. Many people have suffered accidental medical tragedies during their lifetime. Read about a girl who needs a kidney, a burn victim, a man who lost his leg due to cancer. All of these victims favor cloning and want science to proceed. This is why I want you, Andy Vidak to vote yes on the bill for cloning. Cloning really does help those people who suffered from medical tragedies. Cloning can change many lives, if we do proceed, cloning may be able to cure cancer if cloning if cloning leads to a better understanding of cell differentiation. Rumors say cloning may also lead to a cure for heart attacks, a revolution in cosmetic surgery, organs for organ transplantation, and predictions abound about how cloning technology will save thousands of lives. Many can benefit from this bill and will save many lives. In result people are willing to let cloning continue for those who really need it.
Albeit not everybody would concur, I optate to argue that “Human Cloning” is erroneous! The noetic conception of someone playing god and engendering life from human DNA outrages me. No Matter how many times scientists fail to engender a plenarily engendered human copy they still don’t give up to pursue this desired goal. The first human embryos were unsuccessful as the embryos cellular division ceased after only 6 cells had divided making the experiment a failure for the scientists. I feel vigorously about this issue and in my opinion I don’t optically discern why “Human Cloning” is subsidiary for us humans, and how it benefits
Scientist have stated that cloning animals is a lot harder than expected. After reading this your perspective of wanting cloning to be allowed might change.
What I am going to talk to you about is a science experiment known as cloning.Although cloning has its negatives it also has positives such as giving life to a new being.We as human beings may not see eye to eye but cloning can go as far as saving lives,or even better,cloning Us Army troops.If your ideal goal is to make America great again we should be cloning 24/7 to get ahead of all the other countries who will misuse it.I’m not trying to make a movie scene here but with double the troops we have double the power and that would mean that no other superpower like Russia will mess around with the US.no one will want a piece of the US military. Also,cloning animals has many great things added to it but cloning humans is so much better in comparison.For example, In the article Reasons to Clone Human beings we get reasons such as gay couples would now to be able to have children of their own which is great.We can also clone organ donors to have more organs for those people in need.Or better yet just clone the whole human body itself.
One reason people protest the idea of cloning is because may are mystified as to how it could be used and what its purposes can be. I know that if it were your child, you would use every possible measure to keep them alive. The fact that we, as humans, might be able to figure out how to clone so that lives could be saved is extremely exciting and inspiring. On the other hand, there is a time and a place for everything, including research. While cloning is justifiable in certain circumstances, I would want to make sure other healthcare issues were taken care before donating money to research for cloning.
On the brink of the 21st century, genetics is paving the way into a brave, new world where the discoveries being made will bestow upon us tremendous powers and possibilities that are restricted only by our imaginations. Many things long considered "science fiction" are well on their way to becoming reality. Advancements made by the Human Genome Project give us the ability to alter our own destinies along with those of our descendents. However, along with the benefits of increased control over our lives come the uncertainties: Will humankind choose to draw boundaries in regards to genetic choices? Where will those boundaries be? How will this affect our future? Could our deepened knowledge of the power of
ManThe man is the most advanced creature on earth with an impeccable mind capable of endless creativity. However, there are two significant things that, since the dawn of time, people have always desired to dominate: time and death. With the strong development of science, humanity has found an amazing solution to this puzzle: cloning, the “aggregate of genetically identical cells or organisms asexually produced by or from a single progenitor cell or organism.” (“Clone,” n.d.) Whether or not human beings should be cloned is a controversial issue around the world. In my opinion, the research on human cloning should be a priority because of its incredible benefits in advancing the process of human evolution, an opportunity mankind to restart
In 1997, the first clone of a sheep named Dolly was created. This embryo had a success rate of one to four percent. When applied to humans, this percentage may decrease and become lower and more unpredictable. With lives at stake, is it worth the risk of the embryos involved in the unstable process? Although cloning may allow for new medical procedures and research of diseases and cures, it takes away from the natural biological order of life, and allows humans to "play God" while creating a margin of error which could result in many defects.
The first animal ever cloned was a sea urchin in the 1880’s by German biologist, Hans Driesch. Today, 22 various animals have been clones. As the years passed new discoveries were made and improved through extensive research improving the life expectancy of organisms. In fact, a main controversial aspect of medicine that has blown minds is said to be cloning. Cloning is the process of creating a genetic duplicate of an organism. It is divided into two branches: reproductive and therapeutic. Reproductive cloning creates an animal genetically identical to its donor, where it is then placed back into the uterine environment for further development. Therapeutic cloning on the other hand is quite similar in the sense of formation. However, the resulting cloned cells remain in a lab and are not to be inserted into a female uterus to be nurtured into a fetus. These cells are instead used to treat and prevent diseases and conditions. Over time, scientists have put forth all their knowledge and research into creating their very first fully cloned animal. But, until this day, “observers say that no reputable scientist is actively attempting to produce a human clone through reproductive cloning.” (“The Science of Cloning”,1) This procedure remains to be an issue worldwide due to the harm it carries along to reach its beneficial goal.