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Liberalism and mitochondrial replacement technique.

¹Philosophy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada m27tang@uwaterloo.ca.

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|January 9, 2025

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Liberalism must permit partners with female-assigned physiology (PFP) access to mitochondrial replacement technique (MRT). This ensures equal opportunity for genetically related offspring and upholds reproductive autonomy, challenging restrictive arguments.

Keywords:

Ethics- Medical Gene Transfer Techniques Paternalism Personal Autonomy Reproductive Medicine

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Area of Science:

Bioethics
Reproductive Technology
Liberal Political Philosophy

Background:

Mitochondrial replacement technique (MRT) offers solutions for women with mitochondrial diseases.
MRT can enable partners with female-assigned physiology (PFP) to have genetically related children.
Existing ethical debates question PFP access to MRT based on autonomy and social narratives.

Purpose of the Study:

To strengthen the liberal defense for PFP access to MRT.
To argue for MRT accessibility based on equality and autonomy principles.
To address criticisms regarding the necessity and social implications of MRT for PFPs.

Main Methods:

Philosophical argumentation drawing on liberal political theory.
Analysis of existing ethical arguments by Cavaliere, Palacios-Gonzalez, and Baylis.
Comparison of MRT with other therapeutic interventions, such as cosmetic surgery.

Main Results:

The use of MRT by PFPs is permissible, even if considered therapeutic, aligning with social uses of medical interventions.
A desire for genetically related offspring, or self-replication, is a valid interest for accessing MRT.
Concerns about harmful social narratives are insufficient grounds to restrict PFP access to MRT.

Conclusions:

The liberal state must permit PFPs to use MRT.
MRT access for PFPs promotes equal opportunity in experiencing genetically related offspring.
Autonomy and equality necessitate allowing PFPs to utilize MRT for reproductive purposes.