Within the discussion of genetic responsibility, and especially in relation to pre-conception solutions there is a constant question of the ethical treatment of “possible persons”. With technology and longevity comes a tendency to always look ahead and to seek for methods of control. Science + future forecasting makes prevention of possible people from existing an [...]
Also tagged carrier, eugenics, future, moralLooking back at Hallowell’s reseach, according to the non-carriers genetic responsibility is demonstrated by taking an active approach: getting tested, disclosing the genetic information and making reproductive desicions accordingly.
On the other hand genetic determinism, which was demonstrated by many of the carriers is seen as a form of passivity in case of risk.
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Is fatalism a positive or negative approach to genetically predicted illness? All forms of fatalistic belief, exempt the individual from any personal responsibility, intentions or free will. However can we even use fatalism as a legitimate approach in light of genetic knowledge? Before genetic testing, there was no way to know exactly which genes one [...]
Also tagged belief, family, fatalismThe geneticisation of disease has individualising, deterministic and reductive tendencies (Lippman, 1991).
Determinism seem to be one of the hardest things to deal with. Choice and a self-determinative approach to life have become such important components in our existence. A predictable path in life has been replaced with a world of possibilities or opportunities, to know [...]