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Why genetic testing for genes for criminality is morally required
1Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Princeton Journal of Bioethics
|August 9, 2002
Summary
The Principle of Procreative Beneficence suggests selecting embryos with genetic profiles for the best possible life. This involves choosing genetic variants associated with higher well-being and avoiding those linked to negative outcomes like criminal behavior.
Area of Science:
- Bioethics
- Reproductive Ethics
- Philosophy of Medicine
Background:
- Ethical considerations in reproductive technologies are increasingly complex.
- Genetic selection raises questions about parental responsibility and child welfare.
- Balancing potential benefits and risks of genetic interventions is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and argue for the Principle of Procreative Beneficence.
- To explore the ethical implications of selecting embryos based on genetic profiles.
- To advocate for genetic screening to enhance child well-being.
Main Methods:
- Philosophical argumentation and ethical reasoning.
- Analysis of potential genetic links to life quality and well-being.
- Consideration of future genetic identification and its impact on reproductive choices.
Main Results:
- Couples should aim to select the child with the best expected life from available options.
- Genetic variants associated with higher well-being should be prioritized.
- Embryos with genetic predispositions to negative life outcomes, like criminal behavior, should be avoided if they do not offer compensating benefits.
Conclusions:
- The Principle of Procreative Beneficence provides a framework for ethical reproductive decision-making.
- Genetic screening can be a tool to promote the well-being of future children.
- Future reproductive choices may be guided by genetic information to enhance life quality.