AbstractsBiology & Animal Science
Ectogenesis: the ethical implications of a new reproductive technology
| Institution: | University of Victoria |
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| Year: | 2010 |
| Keywords: | biomedical ethics; feminist philosophy; UVic Subject Index::Humanities and Social Sciences::Philosophy |
| Record ID: | 1878908 |
| Full text PDF: | http://hdl.handle.net/1828/3040 |
Abstract
Ectogenesis has been billed a revolutionary new advancement in technology that could have a profound impact in the area of human reproduction. My aim is to investigate the supposed benefits and objections to the development of human ectogenesis with a particular focus on potential consequences on the abortion debate and reproductive equality between men and women. I will conclude that arguments for human ectogenesis are not well supported and there fails to be a strong motivation to develop it further, other than as advancement to the area of providing better neonatal care for premature babies.
