Designer Biology: The Ethics of Intensively Engineering Biological and Ecological Systems
by Ronald L. Sandler, Nicholas Agar, Benjamin Hale, John Basl, Immaculada De Melo Martin, Valentina Urbanek, David A. Frank, William Kabasenche, S. Matthew Liao, Anders Sandberg, Rebecca Roache, Allen Thompson, Stephen Jackson, Donald S. Maier, Nicole Hassoun, Sune Holm, Scott Simmons
This scholarly collection, edited by Ronald L. Sandler, features essays from leading philosophers and scientists on the ethical dimensions of designer biology. It examines the moral challenges of engineering biological and ecological systems, addressing risks to ecosystems, human welfare, and sustainability in the age of advanced biotechnology.
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Designer Biology: The Ethics of Intensively Engineering Biological and Ecological Systems brings together contributions from prominent thinkers in philosophy and science. The book addresses the profound ethical questions arising from advanced biotechnologies that allow for the deliberate modification of living organisms and ecosystems.
Edited by Ronald L. Sandler, the volume features essays by experts including Nicholas Agar, Benjamin Hale, and others, who delve into the responsibilities and risks associated with such engineering practices. It considers how these technologies impact biodiversity, human health, and environmental sustainability.
The discussions highlight the need for careful ethical frameworks to guide the development and application of designer biology. Contributors explore diverse perspectives on balancing innovation with moral obligations in an era of synthetic biology and geoengineering.
Overall, the book serves as a critical resource for understanding the intersection of ethics and intensive biological engineering, urging interdisciplinary dialogue on these pressing issues.
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