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Murder on behalf of science?

Stem cell research and ethics

Title: Murder on behalf of science?

Scientific Essay , 2009 , 10 Pages , Grade: 2,0

Autor:in: Melanie Buchmayr (Author)

Didactics for the subject English - Discussion and Essays
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(Embryonic) stem cell research is still highly controversial even if confronted with the vast of chances this new technology might bring to mankind. People with strong ethnic and/or religious beliefs struggle with the idea of having the embryos "killed" in order to produce the valuable stem cells.

This paper will focus on the conflict of ethnical beliefs versus scientific progress. It will cover the basic differences between adult stem cell research and embryonic stem cell research, what the arguments of both sides are and how this conflict is dealt with in the EU.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • Introduction
  • Embryonic Stem Cell Research - Adult Stem Cell Research
    • Definitions & Differences
  • Pros & Cons
    • The Basic Ethical Problem
    • The Value of the Embryo

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper explores the controversial topic of stem cell research, focusing on the ethical implications of using embryonic stem cells. The main objective is to analyze the conflict between ethical beliefs and scientific progress, highlighting the arguments from both sides of the debate.

  • The ethical dilemma of embryonic stem cell research
  • The arguments for and against embryonic stem cell research
  • The different types of stem cell research (embryonic vs. adult)
  • The role of religious beliefs in the debate
  • The legislative framework surrounding stem cell research in the EU and USA

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The paper begins by introducing the ethical controversy surrounding embryonic stem cell research, particularly within the context of Christianity and its belief in the sanctity of life. The paper then explores the fundamental differences between embryonic and adult stem cell research, outlining the methods of obtaining these cells and their potential applications in therapy.

The following section delves into the ethical debate surrounding embryonic stem cell research. It discusses the conflict between the principle of alleviating suffering and the principle of respecting human life, examining the arguments for and against the destruction of embryos for scientific research.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of this paper include stem cell research, ethics, controversy, religion, and legislation. The paper examines the ethical debate surrounding the use of embryonic stem cells, specifically the conflict between religious beliefs and scientific progress, and explores the legal frameworks in the EU and USA that govern this field.

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Title
Murder on behalf of science?
Subtitle
Stem cell research and ethics
College
University of Linz  (Fachsprachen)
Course
Text Production II: Academic and Professional Writing
Grade
2,0
Author
Melanie Buchmayr (Author)
Publication Year
2009
Pages
10
Catalog Number
V148160
ISBN (eBook)
9783640599387
ISBN (Book)
9783640600205
Language
English
Tags
Stem cell research ethics controversy religion legislation EU
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Melanie Buchmayr (Author), 2009, Murder on behalf of science?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/148160
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