On being a bioethicist: a review of john h. Evans playing god?: human genetic engineering and the rationalization of public bioethical debate.

Intuitions, Emotions, and Reasons in the Enhancement Debate by ALBERTO GIUBIL INI

Our moral judgments about bioethical issues (as about many other issues) tend to be heavily affected by our intuitive and emotional responses. This is not surprising if we think of how often bioethical issues touch on our taboos and deeply held values. Consider the recent debate on so-called after-birth abortion, for example. According to a prominent conservative thinker, “anyone should immedia...

Are Miracles Violations of the Laws of Nature?

Classical theism holds that God rules the world not only indirectly, by the natural laws established with creation, but through actions or direct interventions that interfere with natural processes and human actions. These direct interventions are usually called miracles. Modern Western philosophy, at least starting from Spinoza and Hume, has defined miracles as “violations of the laws of natur...

GENETIC AND NON-GENETIC THEORIES ON THE ETIOLOGY OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME: A REVIEW

Comparative Evaluation of the Efficacy of Wisdom and Inspiration in Abu Hatam’s and Zakariyya Razi’s Opinions

The question has always been raised throughout history whether human beings need to follow the prophets or divine revelation to achieve salvation. There will be no need, as some believe, to follow divine teachings once human beings reach intellectual maturity; however, others insist on the permanent need for Guidance from God due to inadequacy of human reason. In the third or fourth century AH,...

مبانی فقهی ـ حقوقی مشروعیت ژن‌درمانی در ادیان توحیدی

Religious scholars were among the first to address the challenges of genetic science. In this regard, religious institutions from the beginning has debate on moral and religious challenges of gene therapy. Because public acceptance towards gene therapy is largely rooted in religious beliefs, Religious doctrine undoubtedly play a key role in shaping public attitudes and policy about gene therapy...