Theology and Biotechnology
Author | : Celia Deane-Drummond |
Publisher | : Continuum |
Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : |
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As genetically-altered food reaches the supermarket shelves, and the cost of ridding Britain of BSE mounts, the religious and philosophical issues which arise from biotechnology become ever more apparent. This text offers a theological and ethical critique of biotechnology. Is nature simply a machine which can be manipulated at will for human benefit? What are the consequences for the poorer parts of the world? Are traditional theologies of creation able to deal with the new science available to us?