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  • 1University of Melbourne, Royal Children's Hospital, Australia.

Journal of Medical Ethics
|May 5, 1999
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Human cloning is not morally wrong because clones would not necessarily have worse lives. This ethical analysis examines autonomy and argues against the claim that human cloning is inherently unethical.

Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Human Cloning Ethics
  • Moral Philosophy

Background:

  • A significant ethical objection to human cloning posits that clones would lead inferior lives.
  • This objection is often rooted in concerns about the clone's identity and experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the moral objection against human cloning.
  • To determine if the nature of a clone inherently leads to a worse life compared to non-clones.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a fragment of moral theory to frame the objection.
  • Analysis of arguments concerning clone autonomy and life quality.
  • Examination of specific claims linking clone status to diminished life experiences.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Analytical ApproachGenetics and ReproductionPhilosophical Approach

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  • The analysis found no inherent basis for the claim that clones would experience worse lives due to their cloned status.
  • Concerns regarding autonomy and other factors did not substantiate the ethical objection.

Conclusions:

  • The ethical objection that human cloning is morally wrong is rejected.
  • There is no compelling moral reason, based on the nature of clones, to prohibit human cloning.