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November 12th @ 5:30 pm

Thomas Aquinas, Scientist: How Might He Approach 21st Century Biotechnology

Nov 12

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Despite flaws in his biology, Aquinas’ writings offer us guidance in our approach to 21st century biotechnology. Aquinas’ notion of a Just War provides us with a way for thinking about biotechnology, since both use morally ambiguous means to address evils in an imperfect world. A comparison of these two disparate issues can yield criteria for an ethics of biotechnology.

University of Chicago

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Hyde Park, IL