The abortion controversy is important for what it says about our stance toward procreation and children altogether. Leon Kass abortionaltogetherchild Change image and share on social
Is it possible to covet a much longer life for one's self and be as devoted to the well-being of the next generation? It's a long argument. Leon Kass argumentcovetdevote Change image and share on social
Cloning looks like a degrading of parenthood and a perversion of the right relation between parents and children. Leon Kass childclondegrade Change image and share on social
It seems to me that a kind of thinking which is not technocratic has an opportunity for a renaissance in this country. Leon Kass countrykindopportunity Change image and share on social
In the case of abortion, one pits the life of the fetus against the interests of the pregnant woman. Leon Kass abortioncasefetus Change image and share on social
One could look over the past century and ask oneself, has the increased longevity been good, bad or indifferent? Leon Kass badcenturygood Change image and share on social
Limits have to be set on how far one can simply use the... cleverness that we have to make changes. Leon Kass clevernesslimitmake Change image and share on social
As bad as it might be to destroy a creature made in God's image, it might be very much worse to be creating them after images of one's own. Leon Kass badbadlycreate Change image and share on social
We may simply not be wise enough to do some of the kinds of engineering things that people are talking about doing. Leon Kass engineerkindpeople Change image and share on social
The neuroscience area - which is absolutely in its infancy - is much more important than genetics. Leon Kass absolutelyareagenetic Change image and share on social