Medical ethics and broadening the context of debate
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21513845 |
|---|---|
| Authors | John Mcmillan (0000-0002-7507-1861, University of Otago, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 65-65 |
| Publication date | 2020-02-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Medical Ethics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0306-6800 • E-ISSN: 1473-4257 |
| Publisher | BMJ (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1136/medethics-2020-106094 |
| PMID | 32034115 |
| OpenAlex | W3005492723 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 10 |
The Journal of Medical Ethics has published a few papers over recent years that explore the ethical implications of ectogenesis.1–4 It is an as yet undeveloped but theoretically possible method by which a fetus can be gestated outside of the womb, and while the prospects of ‘full’ ectogenesis seem some way off, there are techniques that suggest ‘partial’ ectogenesis could be closer. This issue’s Feature Article considers two of the principal arguments that have been developed in favour of ectogenesis being permissible and available.5 Cavaliere observes that the equality and freedom promoting aspects of ectogenesis will only benefit a small number of women, and she argues that it’s the broader political perspective ectogenesis advances that’s valuable. By equality she has in mind the workplace, the burdens of bearing, as well as equality among fertile, infertile, trans and lesbian women. In this context
Bioethics · Biology · Engineering ethics · Environmental ethics · Epistemology · Lesbian · Medical ethics · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy · Computer Science · Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare · Gender Studies · Law · Philosophy · Reproductive Health and Technologies
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |