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This book was recommended to me from a friend here on good reads. And it was nice as he said - look, it’s short and interesting, but I can understand if you don’t have time etc. and that nearly convinced me to read it straight off. But it is sort of off-topic at the moment – I know it might not look like it, but this is me being quiet on good reads, as I’m trying to write up my thesis and so shouldn’t, I mean I really, really shouldn’t, be doing this or anything else. Mmm.Anyway, I have this rea...
“We want to believe that success, in sports and in life, is something we earn, not something we inherit. Natural gifts, and the admiration they inspire, embarrass the meritocratic faith; they cast doubt on the conviction that praise and rewards flow from effort alone.”A few years ago, I was addicted to Sandel’s Harvard lecture series entitled “Justice.” I found him to be a highly compelling speaker, and so it was a wonderful surprise to see that he had written about one of my favorite topics: bi...
A very short, easy to read essay on the ethics of genetic engineering from the author of Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?. Unlike Justice, Sandel here takes a very clear stance on genetic engineering, while exploring every side of the issue. I was most interested by the final section on the ethics of embryonic stem cell research because it touches on a subject the debate on which I have often found myself really frustrated at: namely abortion. Pro-lifers insisting that a fertilized egg or
I was certainly expecting more from this book. Why? Because it is not my first book from Michael J. Sandel. His book “Justice” is pretty book. I remember not agreeing with the author when he defended his views. Still, I gave 4 out of 5. This time is different. This volume is unabashedly biased. He shamely distorts facts and ideas.It was interesting to notice that Walter Isaacson, in his book The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race, was more realistic tha...
Brilliant, as has been all of his writing. I really needed to finish this book to cleanse my mental palate after enduring the disgrace that was Alan Dershowitz two weeks ago. My respect for Harvard faculty back on the upswing.
What is the border between healing and genetic enhancing, can it be related to eugenics, what is then with IVF, or selecting the ideal sperm or egg through donation, what is the limit of studying/enhancing the embryo, if everything is rejected then what about stem-cell studies... It is mind-blowing and led me to think about several aspects
Michael Sandel continues to be one of the best lecturers in bioethics. With that said, this book is kind of like him in a book; easy to access, thought-provoking, and very human to read. It is not necessarily the most cohesive book on bioethics I have ever read, but perhaps it is the fact that I feel like I am talking with him rather than reading his work is what makes this book great for someone curious about eugenics and bioethics.
in terms of writing quality, this book definitely practices what it preaches
An essential read for anyone interested in Bioethics. Topics include eugenics, genetic engineering, and trait selection, among many others.
I’ve been re-reading all of Michael Sandel’s books lately, but I was debating on reading this one again. But, I’m really glad I did. As usual, Michael Sandel gives the reader a lot to think about on an ethical level. This specific book is about creating better humans through genetic engineering and other methods. He has us ask some really difficult questions, but he starts off with easy ones. Is it ok to genetically alter an athlete to make them better and stronger to keep up with the competitio...
The book is a very well-explained introduction to Eugenics and Genetic Engineering. The author explains the impact of potential genetic engineering on ethics and society, where he highlights the dilemmas of using it by objectively explaining the pros on cons in many domains like sport, parenting, childbirth... Etc.The book serves as a good introduction to the philosophical case but doesn't dig deep enough to explain the historical evolution, the philosophers' opinions, and the correct framework
Fabulous book by a medical ethicist, which discusses emerging possibilities in the realm of genetic engineering and the real societal consequences should such designer baby programs be realized. Peppered with case examples and engagements with social theorists and philosophers such as Habermas, this is an excellent read for students and laypersons alike. Sandel uses simple, straightforward arguments, and clear logic to make his point, without the jargon that you usually find in a medical ethics
This is a very straightforward book with no agenda. It presents facts and current/potential advances in genetic engineering and forces you to examine how you react to each one. This is a fascinating book.
This book is a short essay pointing out the moral predicaments with advances in genetic engineering. Sandel rightly points out three purposes that we miss if we choose to genetically engineer ourselves: humility, responsibility and solidarity. If we knew that a sports person is genetically engineered to gain advantage in a particular sport, we wouldn't be willing to give him the same place as we would give to a normal person, this destroys the common understanding that we consider life as a gift...
Short, to the point, and written in a very accessible style, The Case Against Perfection raises interesting questions about the pursuit of human perfection. Sandel makes his arguments extremely well by suggesting them, identifying possible oppositional arguments and then countering those oppositional arguments in a precise and comprehensive manner. I feel like I can learn from his writing style and adopt this style of argument in my own academic writing. His ability to make a very complex issue
