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[Does scientific-technological progress endanger human dignity?].

Maximilian Forschner1

  • 1Institut für Philosophie der Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, D-Erlangen. eehoense@phil.uni-erlangen.de

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|November 29, 2002
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Summary

Modern science aims for unlimited knowledge, potentially objectifying individuals. This conflicts with human dignity, raising ethical concerns, especially in areas like stem cell research.

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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Science
  • Bioethics
  • Legal Philosophy

Context:

  • Modern science prioritizes objective knowledge and technological advancement.
  • Scientific progress is often market-driven, aiming to alleviate suffering and enhance human life.
  • Human dignity, as a fundamental right, asserts inherent self-worth irrespective of external factors.

Purpose:

  • To explore the tension between scientific objectification and the concept of human dignity.
  • To analyze how a naturalistic view of humanity endangers inherent worth.
  • To examine ethical limits in scientific self-instrumentation, using stem cell research as a case study.

Summary:

  • Science's drive for knowledge objectifies subjects, abstracting from personal experience and values.
  • The market-driven goals of science may not protect individuals from complete instrumentation.
  • A naturalistic view of humans as systems of needs can undermine human dignity, as seen in stem cell research debates.

Impact:

  • Highlights the potential conflict between scientific progress and fundamental human rights.
  • Raises critical questions about the ethical boundaries of scientific research and its societal implications.
  • Emphasizes the need to safeguard human dignity in an era of rapid scientific and technological development.

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