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What are persons made of?

Lisa Bellantoni1

  • 1Quincy University, USA.

Proceedings of the American Catholic Philosophical Association
|June 14, 2005
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Human dignity is inherently social, regardless of whether persons are considered born or made. Ethical practices in raising individuals are crucial for upholding human dignity in a diverse society.

Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Philosophy of Personhood
  • Social Ethics

Background:

  • Current bioethical debates often center on whether human dignity originates at conception or develops through social interaction.
  • This dispute creates a stalemate between Catholic and secular bioethicists regarding the nature of personhood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the implications of human cloning for understanding human dignity.
  • To propose a framework for conceiving human dignity within a pluralist moral culture.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical analysis of the concept of human dignity.
  • Examination of the societal and ethical dimensions of human reproduction and upbringing.

Main Results:

  • The prospect of human cloning underscores the communitarian aspects of human dignity, irrespective of differing views on the soul's origin.
Keywords:
Genetics and ReproductionPhilosophical ApproachReligious Approach

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  • Human dignity should be viewed not only as an inherent property but also as an ethical imperative realized through social practices.

    • Conclusions:

    • Human dignity is fundamentally tied to social engagement and community.
    • In a pluralistic society, actively cultivating dignifying social practices is essential for affirming and realizing human dignity.