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¹Department of Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley 94720.

Ciba Foundation Symposium

|January 1, 1990

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This paper explores the philosophical concept of personal identity, specifically focusing on the role of gametes in defining an individual. It examines the implications for genetic policy and ethical considerations surrounding genetic modifications.

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Area of Science:

Philosophy of Science
Bioethics
Genetics

Background:

Common-sense distinctions in personal identity are often based on specific origins.
The influential view posits that unique gametes determine an individual's identity.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the philosophical underpinnings of gametic identity.
To explore the ethical and societal consequences of this view.
To address challenges and problems associated with the gametic identity theory.

Main Methods:

Philosophical analysis of personal identity concepts.
Examination of the gametic theory of identity.
Discussion of implications for population policy, genetic defects, and reproductive rights.
Analysis of problems related to genetic repair and twinning.

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Main Results:

The gametic theory provides a framework for understanding individual identity based on unique genetic contributions.
This view has significant implications for population policy, genetic interventions, and ethical considerations.
Challenges arise with genetic repair and monozygotic twinning, questioning the strictness of the gametic definition.

Conclusions:

The paper evaluates the merits and risks of the gametic identity view.
It questions whether advances in genomics necessitate a shift from individual to type-based thinking.
The distinction between conventional and baseless identity concepts is discussed in light of genetic understanding.