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Ethical Consequences of the Positive Views of Enhancement in Asia

verfasst von: Darryl Macer

Erschienen in: Health Care Analysis | Ausgabe 4/2012

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Abstract

There are positive views towards use of science and technology in all Asian countries, and positive views towards use of enhancement in China, India and Thailand. After considering of the widespread use of cosmetic surgery and other body enhancements in Asian countries, and the generally positive views towards letting individuals make choices about improvement of themselves, the paper concludes that we can expect other enhancements to also be adopted rapidly in Asia. There will be future ethical dilemmas emerging from this with concepts of preservation of nature, flow with nature, and definitions of human-ness, along with concepts of harmony and social justice. Japan is less willing to engage in genetic enhancement compared to China, India and Thailand, despite widespread cosmetic surgery across Asia.

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Titel: Ethical Consequences of the Positive Views of Enhancement in Asia
verfasst von: Darryl Macer
Publikationsdatum: 01.12.2012
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Health Care Analysis / Ausgabe 4/2012
Print ISSN: 1065-3058
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3394
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10728-012-0230-3

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