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1 Absolutism and relativism
Genetic Engineering War and Peace Euthanasia Abortion Natural Law Kantian Ethics Utilitarian Ethics Religious Ethics Absolutism and relativism Start with revision booklet – crossword, key terms, grid, past papers

2 What is genetic engineering?
Your booklet describes three main types: Human genetic engineering (four categories) Animal genetic engineering GM crops Booklets, p Explain each type of genetic engineering and the ethical issues it involves Pictures, symbols, key words

3 Genetic Engineering Medical Ethics, p.86-95
Why is embryo research thought to be necessary? Explain the main findings of the Warnock Report (1984) Argue for and against the strong sanctity of life approach Explain Peter Singer’s approach to the issues raised by embryo research

4 Which response is best? Why?
Ethical issue ‘Genetic engineering is a good thing because it helps to cure diseases.’ Absolutist responses Natural Law Kantian Ethics Relativist responses Utilitarianism Situation Ethics Which response is best? Why?

5 DVD Medical Ethics: IVF What is IVF?
What religious concerns does it raise? What ethical concerns does it raise?


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