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Ethical and Philosophical Consideration of the Dual-Use Dilemma in the Biological Sciences

Publication year: 2008

ISBN: 978-1-4020-8312-9

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This book examines the kinds of life-science experiments that give rise to the dual-use dilemma and provides philosophical analysis of the ethical issues and policy options surrounding dual-use research. this is the first book-length treatment of the topic by professional ethicists. It also challenges, and offers an alternative perspective to, the hugely influential U.S. National Research Council position on the dual-use dilemma.


Subject: Humanities, Social Science and Law / biological weapons / bioterrorism / censorship / dual-use / dual-use dilemma / ethics / science / Life Sciences general / Philosophy of Science / Philosophy of Technology / Public Health / Popular Science general