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[The human embryo as a teleologically defined entity]

F Zülicke

    Diskussionsforum Medizinische Ethik
    |January 1, 1994
    PubMed
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    Embryonic development is a teleological self-control process, emphasizing its inherent value. This inherent character of human embryos prohibits their use as mere objects in research.

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    Area of Science:

    • Embryology
    • Developmental Biology
    • Philosophy of Science

    Context:

    • Embryonic development as a teleological process.
    • The concept of self-control in biological systems.
    • Ethical considerations in human embryo research.

    Purpose:

    • To define embryonic development as a teleological self-control process.
    • To explore the essence-being, process, and potentiality of the embryo.
    • To establish the ethical implications of the embryo's end-in-itself character.

    Summary:

    • Embryonic development is characterized by teleological self-control, integrating essence, process, and potentiality.
    • This inherent 'end-in-itself' nature of the embryo is a core concept.
    • The embryo's intrinsic value prohibits its objectification in research.

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    Impact:

    • Provides a philosophical framework for understanding embryonic development.
    • Highlights the ethical imperative to respect the embryo's intrinsic nature.
    • Informs ethical guidelines and regulations regarding human embryo research.