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Genetics and culture: the geneticization thesis.

H A ten Have1

  • 1Department of Ethics, Philosophy and History of Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands. h.tenhave@efg.kun.nl

Medicine, Health Care, and Philosophy
|January 5, 2002
PubMed
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Geneticization redefines individuals using DNA, impacting Western culture. This concept offers a framework to focus ethical discussions on societal impacts of genetic knowledge, rather than solely individual rights.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology of Medicine
  • Genetics and Society
  • Bioethics

Background:

  • The concept of geneticization describes the increasing influence of genetics on medicine, society, and culture.
  • Western societies are undergoing a significant process of geneticization, altering how life and behavior are understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the thesis of geneticization and its implications.
  • To discuss critical refutations of the geneticization concept.
  • To reposition the moral debate surrounding genetic knowledge.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of the 'geneticization' thesis.
  • Examination of its societal and cultural implications.
  • Review of critical perspectives and refutations.
Keywords:
Analytical ApproachBiomedical and Behavioral ResearchGenetics and ReproductionPhilosophical Approach

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Main Results:

  • Geneticization involves redefining individuals through DNA codes and adopting a genomic vocabulary.
  • It promotes a techno-scientific approach to health, disease, and the body.
  • The process signifies a profound shift in understanding human life and behavior.

Conclusions:

  • Geneticization is primarily a heuristic tool for ethical discourse.
  • It shifts focus from individual autonomy to interpersonal relations, medical power, and social context.
  • The concept aids in navigating the moral landscape of advancing genetic knowledge.