Applying Theories To… Embryo Research

Question 1

Key Terms (6)

Answer 1

Embryo, Foetus, Embryology, IVF, Embryo Research, Embryonic Stem Cells

Question 2

What would NML think about embryo research? (4)

Answer 2

NO:
- Primany Precepts: PO…R
- SP: don’t kill
- double effect: second effect unknown
- embryo considered human from conception

Question 3

What would SE think of embryo research? NO (2)

Answer 3

No:
- reject idea humans made in God’s image
- acknowledged risks in research but were political not ethical

Question 4

What would SE think of embryo research? YES (4)

Answer 4

YES:
- personhood = possessing characteristics which embryos don’t so isn’t person so isn’t moral issue
- supported all techniques providing proper controls in place
- humans in control of reproduction
- agapeic calculus= hugely loving consequences
Intention mostly good

Question 5

What would VE think of embryo research? NO (1)

Answer 5

NO:
- is potential human life so should be treated w. respect

Question 6

What would VE think of embryo research? YES (3)

Answer 6

YES:
- status of embryo non issue for modern VE
- compassion: more for those suffering w. infertility/ disease than cells
- justice/ practical wisdom enable individuals to known when tit is wrong