RT Article
T1 On Biotechnology, Theology, and the Human Sciences
JF Theology and science
VO 16
IS 3
SP 343
OP 352
A1 Jong, Jonathan
LA English
PB Routledge
YR 2018
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1580863949
AB There may be very good Christian theological reasons to oppose human biotechnological enhancement. It is, however, difficult to discern what they are. Much of the specifically Christian response to transhumanist biotechnological enhancement has revolved around the metaphysics of human persons; this is hardly surprising, given that similar themes appear in other bioethical themes, such as over in vitro fertilization, abortion, and euthanasia. The main aim of this paper is to clarify the theological requirements for such responses, particularly those that are mistakenly delegated to scientists. In particular, the paper will focus on the need for a Christian theological account of human nature that does not unduly rely on biological accounts of the same.
K1 Ethics
K1 Enhancement
K1 Human Nature
K1 Metaphysics
K1 Natural Law
K1 species concepts
K1 Transhumanism
DO 10.1080/14746700.2018.1488527