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  • Philosophy of Science
  • Genetics

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  • The debate on human germline genetic modification (HGGM) often uses abstract, science-fiction-based characteristics for future individuals.
  • These characteristics are frequently conceptualized as modular, independent units, termed 'persemes'.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the term 'persemes' for units of difference in hypothetical people within the HGGM debate.
  • To analyze the influence of the modular conceptual framework on bioethical approaches to HGGM.
  • To examine the historical, psychological, and philosophical underpinnings of this modular framework.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of the HGGM debate.
  • Historical examination of modular frameworks in genetic modification discussions.
  • Exploration of the psychological basis and philosophical ramifications of the modularity assumption.

Main Results:

  • The modular conceptualization of persemes reinforces viewing human capacities as natural primary goods.
  • This framework supports distributive justice and objective list theories of well-being in bioethical discussions.
  • Assumptions of modularity may hinder the inclusion of diverse perspectives in the HGGM debate.

Conclusions:

  • The modular framework, while seemingly intuitive, may oversimplify the complexity of human traits and their modification.
  • Rethinking the conceptualization of human differences is crucial for a more inclusive and nuanced bioethical debate on HGGM.
  • Understanding the historical and psychological roots of modularity is key to addressing its limitations in bioethical discourse.