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This chapter introduces the discipline of applied ethics. The moral relevance of context, systemic power imbalances, and perspective are considered. Consultation, involving diverse voices in ethical decision-making, is emphasized. Readers are given an opportunity to identify their values and consider how these values influence their opinions about technology. Deontological, teleological, and virtue ethics theories are summarized. Building on the basics introduced, three ways of defining radical human enhancement are discussed: the therapy—enhancement continuum and how we make ourselves better, choice, and justice. Each of these three ways are considered through application of a religiously informed lens. The three ways of defining the issue are considered throughout the textbook. A hybrid precautionary and proactionary approach to radical human enhancement ethics is explored. |
