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  • Neuroethics
  • Moral Philosophy
  • Bioenhancement Technologies

Background:

  • The relationship between morality and happiness is a long-standing philosophical debate.
  • Advancements in bioenhancement technologies raise questions about their application to moral traits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To argue for a rational self-interest in voluntarily undergoing moral bioenhancement.
  • To explore the potential link between moral improvement and increased happiness.
  • To examine the societal implications of widespread moral bioenhancement adoption.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical argumentation
  • Conceptual analysis of moral psychology and well-being
  • Exploration of potential policy implications

Main Results:

  • A rational self-interest exists for individuals to pursue moral bioenhancement.
  • Goodness is posited as conducive to happiness, creating an incentive for moral enhancement.
  • Widespread adoption could lead to state policies incentivizing moral bioenhancement.

Conclusions:

  • Moral bioenhancement, linked to happiness, offers personal and societal benefits.
  • A synergistic relationship can emerge between individual pursuit of goodness, happiness, and state-supported moral bioenhancement.
  • Safe and effective technologies are crucial for augmenting motivation towards moral improvement.