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Bioética e eugenia: pressupostos biopolíticos da manipulação genética
Bioethics and eugenics: biopolitical assumptions of genetic manipulation
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Abstract Based on the hypothesis that modified human beings will have successful life projects, the biopolitical presuppositions of genetic manipulation in modern society are reflected. Considering the theories presented by Michel Foucault (2005), Jürgen Habermas (2010), Michael J. Sandel (2013), Hans Jonas ... view more
Based on the hypothesis that modified human beings will have successful life projects, the biopolitical presuppositions of genetic manipulation in modern society are reflected. Considering the theories presented by Michel Foucault (2005), Jürgen Habermas (2010), Michael J. Sandel (2013), Hans Jonas (2006) and Achille Mbembe (2014), a genetic Africanization of the economically disadvantaged population is identified. In this scenario, concepts of class and race are confused and social prejudice increases. Faced with the new technologies of genetic engineering, gene manipulation presents itself as a new face of biopower, since science now has the power to give life from the selection of characteristics considered superior. It is argued that the criticism surrounding the process of genetic manipulation is necessary as it opens the possibility of debating mutual recognition as a condition of life, above the identification of race or class, geographic location or other characteristics of the individuals that make up society.... view less
Classification
Philosophy, Ethics, Religion
Free Keywords
Biopolitics; Bioethics; Biopower; Eugenics; Racism
Document language
Portuguese
Publication Year
2022
Page/Pages
p. 298-307
Journal
Griot: Revista de Filosofia, 22 (2022) 1
ISSN
2178-1036
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed