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Human Enhancement: A Conceptual Scoping Review.

Ana S Iltis¹, Carmen Harrell¹, Haley Tyrell¹

¹Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.

The Journal of Medicine and Philosophy

|July 7, 2026

Summary

Moral bioenhancement uses interventions to improve moral agents, but the literature lacks clarity on its definitions and ethical implications. This review maps key areas, revealing ambiguities to advance ethical discussions.

Keywords:

bioenhancement enhancement moral bioenhancement

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Characterization of the Sense of Agency over the Actions of Neural-machine Interface-operated Prostheses

Characterization of the Sense of Agency over the Actions of Neural-machine Interface-operated Prostheses

Published on: January 7, 2019

Area of Science:

* Bioethics
* Neuroethics
* Moral Philosophy

Background:

* Moral bioenhancement involves using biological or technological means to improve moral agency.
* Existing literature often overlooks crucial assumptions and variations in understanding and applying the concept.
* Ambiguities in definitions, interventions, targets, and ethical considerations hinder clear analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

* To provide a conceptual geography of the moral bioenhancement literature.
* To identify and analyze key terms, definitions, and ethical considerations.
* To reveal and address central ambiguities within the field.

Main Methods:

* A scoping review of the moral bioenhancement literature.
* Identification and categorization of eight key areas of discussion.
* Analysis of differences in definitions, interventions, targets, motivations, objections, permissibility, virtue ethics, and transhumanism.

Main Results:

* Identified eight critical areas within moral bioenhancement literature: definitions, interventions, targets, reasons, objections, permissibility, character/virtue, and transhumanism.
* Revealed significant ambiguities and lack of consensus across these areas.
* Highlighted the need for clearer conceptual frameworks in ethical discussions.

Conclusions:

* The moral bioenhancement field is characterized by significant conceptual ambiguities.
* Addressing these ambiguities is crucial for advancing ethical analysis and responsible application.
* Further research should focus on clarifying definitions and ethical boundaries.