Reproductive Technologies and Ethics

Running Head : REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND ETHICS

Reproductive Technologies and Ethics

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Reproductive Technologies and Ethics

Almost every individual needs to make decisions in his or her everyday life . This decisions can be as simple as choosing what he or she will wear for the day however , there are also times when he or she has to make important choices that affects other people . These important decisions usually concern sensitive issues that not only the decision-maker is involved with , but

also the society as a whole . As such , it is essential that these decision-making of individuals are guided by ethical standards that will aid them in making sound choices This kind of situation is clearly seen in the issue of in-vitro fertilization and pre-implantation genetic diagnoses

Nash 's decision to use in-vitro fertilization (IVF ) and pre-implantation genetic diagnoses (PGD ) raised several moral issues The moral issues that emerged with regards to this are best understood through the deontological approach . Deontological approach pertains to duty theories , from the Greek word deon ' meaning `duty This approach is non-consequentialist because the actions are obligatory despite the consequences that it might bring . Kant exemplifies this deontological approach when he emphasizes the importance of duty as a basis for the obligation and morality of human beings (Kant , 1993

There are also moral issues in using in-vitro fertilization . First , IVF can allow women in their fifties and sixties to conceive a child by using an egg coming...