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On being genetically "irresponsible".

Judith Andre, Leonard M Fleck, Tom Tomlinson

    Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal
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    Parents should not be called "irresponsible" for not using genetic technologies to prevent serious genetic disorders in children. Careful analysis shows such judgments require specific context and are distinct from moral wrongness.

    Area of Science:

    • Bioethics
    • Reproductive Genetics
    • Medical Ethics

    Background:

    • Emerging genetic technologies offer control over a child's genetic makeup.
    • A growing ethical argument suggests it's "irresponsible" to forgo these technologies when preventing serious genetic disorders.
    • This perspective often lacks nuanced consideration of reproductive choices.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically analyze the concept of "irresponsibility" in the context of reproductive genetic technologies.
    • To encourage more precise and careful use of the term "irresponsibility" in bioethical discourse.
    • To challenge the automatic linkage between failing to use genetic technologies and parental irresponsibility.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of the language and ethical implications of "irresponsibility" in reproductive choices.
    Keywords:
    Analytical ApproachGenetics and Reproduction

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  • Examination of the relationship between moral wrongness and irresponsibility.
  • Consideration of the contextual factors necessary for judging genetic irresponsibility.

    • Main Results:

    • Judgments of genetic irresponsibility are unwarranted when lacking a detailed understanding of the specific reproductive context.
    • Moral wrongness and irresponsibility are distinct ethical judgments, each requiring separate justification.
    • The claim of "irresponsibility" is often overused and misapplied in discussions of genetic technologies.

    Conclusions:

    • Ethical evaluations of parental decisions regarding genetic technologies must be context-dependent.
    • Distinguishing between moral wrongness and irresponsibility is crucial for accurate ethical assessment.
    • A more rigorous conceptual framework is needed to discuss parental obligations related to genetic interventions.