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    Moral bioenhancement, using biotechnology to improve human morality, is debated. However, this debate is flawed due to problematic assumptions about morality, human problems, and scientific evidence, rendering the concept misguided.

    Area of Science:

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    • Neuroscience
    • Philosophy of Technology

    Background:

    • The concept of moral bioenhancement proposes using biotechnology to address human moral failings.
    • This has sparked debate regarding its ethical permissibility and feasibility.
    • Traditional moral education methods are seen by some as insufficient.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically evaluate the debate surrounding moral bioenhancement.
    • To identify and analyze the underlying assumptions of the moral bioenhancement proposal.
    • To demonstrate that the current debate is misguided.

    Main Methods:

    • Critical analysis of the philosophical and scientific assumptions underpinning moral bioenhancement.
    • Evaluation of the conceptualization of morality and human moral problems.
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