Bioscience and the Good Life

Bioscience and the Good Life
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Publisher : A&C Black
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9781780930930
ISBN-13 : 1780930933
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Book Synopsis Bioscience and the Good Life by : Iain Brassington

Download or read book Bioscience and the Good Life written by Iain Brassington and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-12-05 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of biotechnology has provided us with radical revisions and reappraisals of the nature and possibilities of our biological existence. Yet beyond its immediate utility, does a life that is healthier, longer, or freer from disease make us 'better' or more moral people? Bioscience and the Good Life explores the complex relationship between modern biosciences and human flourishing, their sympathies and schisms, and the instances of their reconciliation. Here cognitive enhancement, longevity, and the spectacle of excellence in sports, are examined within the context of what constitutes a life well lived. Framing biotechnological innovation in the discourse of duty and ethics, Brassington advances an insightful and involved response to the existing debates between bioscientific optimists and pessimists, one which mediates their differences, and expands the traditional scope of their arguments.


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