On the Dual Uses of Science and Ethics: Principles, Practices, and Prospects

On the Dual Uses of Science and Ethics: Principles, Practices, and Prospects
ISBN-10
1925021335
ISBN-13
9781925021332
Category
Science
Language
English
Published
2013
Authors
Michael J. Selgelid, Brian Rappert

Description

The contributions to On the Dual Uses of Science and Ethics have extended an invitation to dwell on a matter of much importance: the unity of knowledge. Each chapter has considered the potential for the skills, know-how, information and techniques associated with modern biology to serve contrasting ends. Each has spoken to steps that might be undertaken to prevent the deliberate spread of disease. A recurring message has been that, to date, the discussion about the ‘dual-use’ potential of the life sciences has been characterised by silences and absences. To be sure, while some researchers and policymakers have devoted attention to this topic for years, overall the regard is patchy and problematic.

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