Using the following article, write an essay on Genetic Enhancement.
Savulescu, Julian. (2009). “Genetic Interventions and the Ethics of Enhancement of Human Beings.” The Oxford Handbook of Bioethics, edited by Bonnie Steinbock, pp. 516-535. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Explain Julian Savulescu’s argument that, with medical technologies like PGD and CRISPR gene editing, it is not just morally permissible to enhance our (future) children, but that we have a moral obligation to enhance our (future) children. Is Savulescu right that we have this moral obligation? Explain why or why not.
Breakdown:
Explain Julian Savulescu’s full argument
Create your own argument based on that author’s view (this argument may take the form of an objection to their view, a critical expansion on their view, a major clarification to the author’s view, or etc.).
State an objection to your argument, and respond to that objection.
Conclusion – do you still agree with your argument (does your argument withstand your objection), and is the philosopher’s stance right or wrong