The Ethics of Human CloningThe Ethics of Human CloningThe Ethics of Human CloningThe Ethics of Human CloningThe Ethics of Human Cloning
By Graham and Josh
The production of genetically identical
organisms via “somatic cell nuclear transfer”. Somatic cell nuclear transfer refers to the
process of removing the nucleus of a somatic cell of an organism and transferring it into an oocyte from which the nucleus has been removed.
What is Cloning?
An embryo that, as a result of the
manipulation of human reproductive material, contains a diploid set of chromosomes obtained from a single human being.
Human Cloning
Paragraph 5(1)(a) of the Act states: No person
shall knowingly create a human clone by using any technique, or transplant a human clone into a human being or into any non-human life form or artificial device.
Penalties for contravening the prohibition are severe: a maximum fine of $500,000 or ten years in prison, or both.
The Law
Therapeutic Cloning
Genetic Illnesses
“Super Humans”
Moral Relativist’s Position
Strongly opposed Embryos are harmed and killed It devalues human life and what it means to
be human It is a disgrace to human dignity
Catholic Church’s Position
If we allow human cloning to occur, floodgates
for genetic testing/experiments will open Stem Cell Research Genetic Modification
How does it affect the good?
Human cloning should not be done Loss of individuality Breach of security What happens to failed experiments?
Our Opinion