Problem 1: Choose at least 1 of the universal laws (other than justice) that genetic manipulation for enhancement goes against. (Hint: saying that it doesn't go against any will be marked incorrect!!)
Problem 2: Explain how it goes against the universal law named above.
Problem 3: Using the Deontology Made Easy Worksheet, choose at least 1 of the universal laws supports that genetic manipulation for enhancement.
Problem 4: Explain how the universal law chosen supports genetic manipulation for enhancement.
Problem 5: What was the end result of the Eugenics Movement? What happened in the world to slow this movement down? In many states eugenics laws are still in place.
Problem 6: Why is it important to understand the history of eugenics in an ethical discussion of genetic manipulation?
Problem 7: From a Natural Law prospective, what ethical concern is discussed? Aside from the issue of justice (discussed above) in what other ways might genetic enhancement cause society to flounder or struggle (the opposite of flourish).
Problem 8: One ethical concern examined relates to justice. How might genetic enhancement of human DNA contradict justice? Justice relates to treating everyone fairly and equally.
Problem 9: How does the intent of genetic therapy differ from the intent of genetic enhancement?
Problem 10: Apply the theory of Deontology to Genetic Manipulation for "Enhancement: (NOT Manipulation for Therapy) by answering each of the questions below. It is easier for me to grade if you number your answers. When evaluatioing a topic, you must define what you are doing (act) and then why you are doing it( intent). For genetic manipulation- what are you doing and why are you doing it?
i. Define the act-
ii. Define the intent.