Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 7, 2026
09:03
Forward Genetic Approaches in Chlamydia trachomatis
Published on: October 23, 2013
13.3K
A conception of genetic parenthood.
Thomas Douglas1, Katrien Devolder1
1Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics, Oxford, United Kingdom.
Bioethics
|July 24, 2018
Summary
This study refines the concept of genetic parenthood by revising existing theories of genetic inheritance. It addresses counter-examples to provide a more robust understanding of biological connections.
Area of Science:
- Bioethics
- Philosophy of Science
- Genetics
Background:
- Heidi Mertes' recent discussion on genetic parenthood.
- Existing conceptions of genetic parenthood based on resemblance and inheritance.
- Counter-examples presented against these conceptions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a plausible conception of genetic parenthood.
- To revise and improve upon existing theories of genetic inheritance.
- To address limitations and counter-examples in current philosophical accounts.
Main Methods:
- Philosophical analysis of existing theories.
- Revision of the conception of genetic inheritance.
- Addressing counter-examples through conceptual refinement.
Main Results:
- A revised conception of genetic parenthood based on inheritance.
- Successfully addressed counter-examples to the inheritance model.
- A more plausible philosophical framework for genetic parenthood.
Conclusions:
- The revised conception of genetic parenthood offers a more robust account.
- Philosophical understanding of genetic ties is advanced.
- Provides a foundation for further ethical and legal discussions on parenthood.
Related Concept Videos
01:19Self-Concept
1.7K
Self-concept is the cognitive and emotional understanding individuals hold about their identity. It evolves through various developmental stages, beginning in infancy and maturing as children grow. This concept influences how individuals perceive their abilities, interact with others, and manage challenges throughout life.
Infancy and Emerging Recognition
During infancy, self-concept is virtually nonexistent. Babies do not distinguish themselves as separate entities and often mistake their...
Infancy and Emerging Recognition
During infancy, self-concept is virtually nonexistent. Babies do not distinguish themselves as separate entities and often mistake their...
1.7K
01:24Concepts and Prototypes
548
The human nervous system handles vast amounts of information by translating sensory stimuli into neural impulses, which the brain processes, creating thoughts expressed through language or stored as memories. The brain also synthesizes information from emotions and memories, which significantly influence thoughts and behaviors. This intricate process creates a comprehensive mental picture.
The brain organizes this information using concepts, which are mental categories grouping linguistic data,...
The brain organizes this information using concepts, which are mental categories grouping linguistic data,...
548
02:56Formula Mass and Mole Concepts of Compounds
81.8K
Formula Mass of Covalent Compounds
81.8K
01:28Basic Concept
6.2K
Engineering mechanics is a branch of engineering that studies motion and the forces acting on objects. It is a fundamental subject and forms the basis of many other engineering disciplines. Length, time, mass, and force are some basic concepts in engineering mechanics.
Length, which measures the distance traveled by an object, is a fundamental concept in engineering mechanics. We use coordinates relative to a reference point to describe the distance. Length not only helps to describe the...
Length, which measures the distance traveled by an object, is a fundamental concept in engineering mechanics. We use coordinates relative to a reference point to describe the distance. Length not only helps to describe the...
6.2K
01:15Concept of Pressure at a Point
778
The concept of pressure at a point in a fluid establishes that pressure within a fluid is uniform in all directions at a specific location. This uniformity occurs because fluid molecules exert force evenly across any point due to their random motion and continuous collisions within the fluid. Pressure at a point is determined by the surrounding fluid molecules and is influenced by factors like depth and density, rather than by shape or orientation.
In a fluid at rest, pressure acts equally in...
In a fluid at rest, pressure acts equally in...
778
01:20Understanding Self-Concept
296
The self-concept encompasses individuals' beliefs about themselves, structured through cognitive frameworks known as self-schemas. These schemas function as mental representations of specific traits or behaviors, influencing how self-relevant information is perceived, processed, and remembered. For example, individuals who are schematic for body weight are more likely to interpret routine experiences—such as dining out or shopping—through the lens of that trait. Conversely, those...
296