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http://doi.org/10.25358/openscience-143| Authors: | Evers, Kathinka |
| Title: | Understanding epigenetic proaction : a reply to Stephan Schleim |
| Online publication date: | 29-Nov-2016 |
| Year of first publication: | 2015 |
| Language: | english |
| Abstract: | Epigenetic proaction can be described as a way of steering evolution by influencing the cultural imprints stored in our brains. It is not to be confused with "human enhancement". It is a process on the societal level that need not conflict with the notion of autonomy, nor suggest any ßuperhuman" ideal. Risks of misuse justify precaution, not abandonment of constructive scientific pursuits. Scientific knowledge can help us improve our life conditions in the long-term. A naturalistic responsibility is born out of science's strong social relevance. |
| DDC: | 100 Philosophie 100 Philosophy |
| Institution: | Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz |
| Department: | FB 05 Philosophie und Philologie |
| Place: | Mainz |
| ROR: | https://ror.org/023b0x485 |
| DOI: | http://doi.org/10.25358/openscience-143 |
| URN: | urn:nbn:de:hebis:77-publ-552932 |
| Version: | Published version |
| Publication type: | Buchbeitrag |
| License: | In Copyright |
| Information on rights of use: | https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ |
| Citation: | Open MIND Metzinger, Thomas |
| Pages or article number: | Kap. 13(R) |
| Publisher: | MIND Group |
| Publisher place: | Frankfurt am Main |
| Issue date: | 2015 |
| Publisher URL: | http://dx.doi.org/10.15502/9783958571006 |
| Publisher DOI: | 10.15502/9783958571006 |
| Appears in collections: | JGU-Publikationen |
